2020 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group

Press Briefing: Europe

IMF European Department Director Alfred Kammer presents the latest Regional Economic Outlook and answers questions from the press. OCTOBER 21, 7:00 AM EDT

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Laying the foundations for a resilient recovery

At the end of the 2020 Virtual Annual Meetings, The Development Committee commended the World Bank Group and IMF for the speed and scale of their COVID-19 response, while urging continued work with member countries, the public and private sectors, local and bilateral development partners, and other international organizations.

Development Committee Communiqué

Remarks by World Bank Group President David Malpass

Written Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva

Press Briefing: Asia and the Pacific

IMF Asia and Pacific Department Acting Director Jonathan Ostry presents the latest Regional Economic Outlook and answers questions from the press. OCTOBER 21, 9:00 AM EDT

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Human Capital in the Time of COVID-19

COVID-19 risks wiping out a decade of human capital gains. Join us as we explore these challenges and share ideas on how to protect human capital and safeguard the vulnerable.

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Press Briefing: Sub-Saharan Africa

IMF African Department Director Abe Selassie presents the latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa and answers questions from the press. OCTOBER 22, 7:00 AM EDT

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Closing the Digital Divide

Join global leaders and private sector innovators as they discuss new ways to accelerate digital access and create ubiquitous, affordable, and reliable connectivity for all.

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Press Briefing: Europe

Laying the foundations for a resilient recovery

Press Briefing: Asia and the Pacific

Human Capital in the Time of COVID-19

Press Briefing: Sub-Saharan Africa

Closing the Digital Divide

Upcoming Events

Press Briefing: European Department

Press Briefing: Asia and Pacific Department

CD Talk: Adjusting the Macroeconomic Frameworks to Assess the Impact of COVID-19: Lessons from Colombia

Press Briefing: Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2020

A Peek Into IMF Training: The Fiscal Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Policy Responses in the Arab World (Arabic)

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Press Briefing: European Department

Press Briefing: Asia and Pacific Department

Press Briefing: Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, October 2020

Press Briefing: Western Hemisphere Department

Global Financial Stability Report: Analytical Chapters

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