2018 Spring Meetings of the the IMF and the World Bank Group, Washington, DC, April 17-22, 2018

IMFC Press Conference

The thirty-seventh meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee took place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group Spring Meetings.

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A strong foundation for greater impact

At the close of the Spring Meetings, shareholders agreed to a capital increase for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that will allow the World Bank Group to deliver development results more effectively.

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First IDA bond

Restoring Trust by Curbing Corruption

Panelists will share their experiences with successful anti-corruption initiatives, discuss the international facilitation of corruption and tax evasion, and offer ideas on how the IMF can help to mend the trust divide. Join us Sunday, April 22 at 9:45 AM EDT.

#FiscalForum

Financing the Future of Food

Join a diverse panel of speakers as they explore financing the agriculture sector and opportunities to scale-up investments and innovation. April 21, 2018 | 12:30 to 13:30 ET, 16:30 to 17:30 GMT

#Fin4Dev World Bank Live

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Booms and Busts: Are We Better Able to Deal with Them Today?

Join us Saturday, April 21 at 4:00 PM EDT as we discuss what we know about boom—bust cycles, how we identify “bad” booms, how to manage them, and how to limit the potential for busts.

#BoomsandBusts

New Challenges Facing the Global Economy

A moderated discussion with David Lipton, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, which will cover key new issues facing the global economy. Join us for the discussion on Thursday, April 19 at 3:30 PM EDT.

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SPRING MEETINGS

The Spring Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and many other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world's financial system. This year's events will take place in Washington, DC, April 16-22, 2018.

IMFC Press Conference

A strong foundation for greater impact

Restoring Trust by Curbing Corruption

Financing the Future of Food

Booms and Busts: Are We Better Able to Deal with Them Today?

New Challenges Facing the Global Economy

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