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Ahead of the next Habitat conference, the urban world we want

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There is no better way to mark this year’s World Cities Day than reflecting on the adoption of the New Urban Agenda at the recent Habitat III conference in Quito. The agenda reaffirms the political commitment to sustainable urbanization and provides a framework to guide global urban development over the next 20 years, based on a shared vision of cities that are inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

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Recap: Annual Meetings 2016

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This year’s World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings focused on issues of multilateralism, addressing inequality, focusing on early childhood development, improving opportunities in fragile situations, and finding new ways to leverage private financing for development. Catch up on what you may have missed. Watch replays and read our event recaps

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World Bank Live Stream Schedule October 4th: IMF/WBG Annual Meetings

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Below the event(s) that will be held today and can be followed via World Bank Live Stream! 

Poverty and Shared Prosperity 2016: Taking on Inequality
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
World Bank Group MC Building, Preston Auditorium
Moderator: Paul Danahar, Bureau Chief, BBC North America
Join the conversation via #EndPoverty

 

Guide to 2016 Annual Meetings

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Ministers from 189 countries meet in Washington the week of October 3 for the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings. We’re streaming 22 events, with more than 10 in multiple languages, on themes including the need for global cooperation to address risks, encourage trade and economic growth. Watch World Bank Live on Monday as World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim sets out his vision for ending extreme poverty. On Tuesday, Oxfam International’s Winnie Byanyima and World Bank experts discuss a just-released report on poverty and inequality. New World Bank Chief Economist Paul Romer and Kim talk about the challenges facing global development on Wednesday. On Thursday, heads of state and ministers join Kim at the Human Capital Summit and make commitments to reduce chronic malnutrition in children in their countries. Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and other high-level panelists discuss progress on financial inclusion, along with de-risking efforts by banks that could reverse it. Here is a preview of what you can expect.

Here is a guide to all the World Bank Annual Meeting Live Streaming events

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She Works – IFC Report

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sheworks_socialpostcards_v2_2This report marks the end of the IFC-led SheWorks global private sector partnership to advance employment opportunities and improve working conditions for more than 300,000 women by 2016. It consolidates the knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned during the two-year SheWorks partnership so that other companies committed to investing in women’s employment can benefit as well. The report also captures, on an aggregate level, the progress made by SheWorks member companies towards realizing their commitments.

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