Overview
The 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) took place from Monday, October 21 to Saturday, October 26 in Washington D.C. Keystones of the Annual Meetings included the Plenary session, the Development Committee and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings. Other featured events included regional briefings, press conferences, and fora focused on international development, the global economy, and financial markets.
The World Bank Group, including IFC, is undergoing significant transformation to better address global challenges. The scale of these challenges is unprecedented, with nearly 700 million people still trapped in extreme poverty and an additional 1.2 billion youth in the Global South expected to enter the job market over the next decade.
During these annual meetings and in the months ahead our priorities are to evolve the institution to deliver more impact, to use the private sector as a catalyst, to commit to climate action and sustainable development, to focus on fragile and low-income countries, and to develop meaningful employment opportunities and transform economies.
When & Where:
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October 21 - 26
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Washington D.C
Event Recordings
Plenary | 2024 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings
Annual Meetings Chairman, Ahmed Munawar, Chairperson and Governor, Maldives Monetary Authority, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva speak at the October 25th plenary session of the Annual Meetings in Washington D.C.
Also read: Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the 2024 Annual Meetings Plenary
The Agri-Food System as an Engine of Sustainable Growth and Job Creation
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 10:00-11.30 AM ET
The global agriculture and food system can do more than just feed a growing population — it holds immense potential as a driver of growth and job creation. However, to unlock this potential for the long term, the agrifood system needs to prioritize nutrition, climate resilience, and halting environmental degradation.
This flagship event at the World Bank Annual Meetings 2024 explored how governments and businesses can lead this transformation.
Unleashing the Power of Women to Transform the World
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 9:00-10:00 AM ET
Accelerating equality is an urgent priority. We cannot end poverty on a livable planet with half the population excluded from reaching their full potential. Watch this World Bank’s Annual Meetings 2024 flagship event to explore how boosting women’s economic opportunities can transform our world.
