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Posted on October 25, 2023 by NL4WorldBank

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Reform Priorities for Tackling Debt Many low-income and emerging economies face heavy debt burdens, limiting their investment ability. Countries and their development partners must chart a course for resilient economies and a brighter future for all. Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:45-4:45 PM +1 GMT, 10:45 AM ET ADD TO CALENDAR

Friday, October 13, 2023

2023 Annual Meetings Plenary Annual Meetings Chairman and Ukraine Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank President Ajay Banga speak live from the Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco. Friday, October 13, 2023 8:45-10:15 AM +1 GMT, 3:45 AM ET ADD TO CALENDAR

More Jobs through Investing in Human Capital Investing in human capital means equipping people with knowledge, good health, and skills so they can take on the jobs of today and create the jobs of the future. Join us as we explore solutions to boost job creation & entrepreneurship. Friday, October 13, 2023 3-4 PM +1 GMT, 10 AM ET ADD TO CALENDAR

Catch Up on Events

A New Playbook for Challenging Times The World Bank is evolving to become a better bank to serve the world’s most vulnerable people. Our panel explores ideas and partnerships that can better respond to today’s challenges. WATCH REPLAY

Job-Rich Growth: The Answer to Poverty Good jobs are the surest way out of poverty. Learn how we can collectively tackle poverty by fostering an environment where businesses flourish, job opportunities multiply, and communities thrive. WATCH REPLAY

Building Foundations for an Inclusive Digital Future Being able to learn, work, and transact digitally and online has never been more critical to the daily lives of people around the globe. We examine digital economies and steps for an inclusive digital future. WATCH REPLAY

Annual Meeting Opening Press Conference World Bank President Ajay Banga will offer his opening remarks and take questions at the 2023 Annual Meetings. WATCH REPLAY

Harnessing Institutional Investment and Finance for Development The IFC and other leading global investors will offer lessons learned from successful partnerships and explore innovative ways to mobilize new private sector capital where it is needed most. WATCH REPLAY

Delivery on the Ground: Country Action for a Livable Planet As the climate crisis becomes increasingly urgent, immediate global action is needed to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. We explore innovative ways to deliver policies that accelerate low-carbon and resilient growth to attract more climate finance and improve people’s quality of life. WATCH REPLAY

Engaging Women as Leaders: Innovation, Financing, and Collective Action Gender equality is an urgent moral and economic imperative. Yet achieving it is uniquely challenging and complex. We must act collectively to accelerate gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. WATCH REPLAY

Discussion for Support to Ukraine Russia’s invasion has caused staggering losses for Ukraine’s people and economy, pushing at least seven million more Ukrainians into poverty. Continued support to help Ukraine stabilize, repair, and rebuild is an investment in global stability and prosperity. WATCH REPLAY