Sneak Peak: World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings 2022

PLUS: How to watch live and participate from April 18-24. If you're having trouble reading this message, [click here]( [2022 Spring Meetings]( The 2022 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) will be held the week of April 18. Conflict, COVID, and climate change have combined to create unprecedented challenges for developing countries. At these Spring Meetings – taking place in the shadow of the war in Ukraine – the World Bank Group will convene leaders, experts and activists to discuss the impact of these global shocks on the most vulnerable communities. All public and invitation-only events will be virtual and can be found on [World Bank Live](. [SIGN UP FOR EVENT REMINDERS]( UPCOMING EVENTS April 20 | 9:15 AM EDT [Opening Press Conference with David Malpass]( [Opening Press Conference with David Malpass ]( World Bank Group President David Malpass will address the press during the 2022 Spring Meetings, where he will provide updates on the Bank Group’s efforts to respond to myriad crises around the world and help developing countries manage uncertainty through the delivery of green, resilient and inclusive development. [WATCH LIVE APRIL 20]( April 20 | 11:00 AM EDT [The Digital Revolution: Fostering Inclusion and Resilient Growth]( [The Digital Revolution: Fostering Inclusion and Resilient Growth ]( Developing economies have embraced innovative digital solutions that are enabling economic transformation and putting them on a path toward green, resilient, and inclusive growth. This event will explore how countries can boost growth, productivity, inclusion and resilience as they recover by embracing private sector innovation coupled with enabling government policy. [#PowerofDigital]( [WATCH LIVE APRIL 20]( April 21 | 11:00 AM EDT [Financing Climate Action]( [Financing Climate Action ]( The connection between development and climate change is increasingly clear: delivering on these together will require large-scale low-carbon and resilient investments. It will also require approaches that tackle the political economy of the low-carbon transition and help communities build long-lasting resilience to climate change. This event will look at the actions that are needed to create enabling environments, leverage different pools of capital at the right time, for specific needs, while involving communities and bringing them along in the global low-carbon, resilient transition. [#FinanceforClimate]( [WATCH LIVE APRIL 21]( April 22 | 12:00 PM EDT [On the Frontlines of Rising Fragility]( [On the Frontlines of Rising Fragility]( By 2030, up to two-thirds of the world's extreme poor could live in fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) settings, so without addressing the challenges in these economies, we will not succeed in our mission to eradicate extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. The World Bank Group has focused on scaling up its engagement in FCV situations and this event will provide a platform to discuss how to stay engaged during times of crisis and meet the challenges in new and innovative ways, along with our partners.[#RisingFragility]( [WATCH LIVE APRIL 22]( April 23 | 10:00 AM EDT [Invest in People]( [Invest in People ]( Putting people first through investing in human capital – the knowledge, skills, and health that people need to achieve their potential – is critical for sustainable, inclusive growth and poverty reduction. Join us on April 23rd to discuss with global leaders, CSOs, youth, and the private sector how to best protect and [#InvestInPeople](. [WATCH LIVE APRIL 23]( [2021 Annual Meetings Opening Press Conference ]( The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) has become an integral part of the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund Spring and Annual Meetings, providing an open space for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to dialogue and exchange views with World Bank Group and IMF staff, their peers, government delegations, and other stakeholders on a wide range of topics. This year’s spring forum will take place from April 4-15. [REGISTER HERE]( MORE INFORMATION Press Registration To participate in World Bank and IMF virtual press conferences, please ensure you are registered for the [IMF Press Center]( and the World Bank Group’s [Online Media Briefing Center](. If you have any questions about Press registration, please forward your inquiries to media@imf.org. Guest Registration Guest registration is open and World Bank Group guests may register [here](. Guests who registered for the 2022 Virtual Spring Meetings will have access to a range of features designed to offer a rich and engaging experience, tailored to virtual environment. For example, you will have: - The ability to create a personalized events calendar. - [Subscribe]( to Meetings related communications. - Participate in tailored specialized sessions with IMF economists. - Make contacts and network virtually with other Spring Meetings participants. All Guests are subject to clearance. Because the clearance process may take up to two weeks, Guests are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Guest accreditation is not transferrable. For inquiries, please send an email to IMFGuests@imf.org. Connect with us on social media! 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