Navigating the evolving trade landscape: The Case for Deeper Asia-Pacific Trade Integration
Speakers:
Chikako Baba, Asia Pacific Department, IMF
Ashique Habib, Asia Pacific Department, IMF
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM
Location: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B
Aid Cuts in Sub-Saharan Africa: This Time is Different
Speakers:
Athene Laws, African Department, IMF
Maurizio Leonardi, African Department, IMF
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
Location: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B
How Open Is Open? Measuring Capital Account Openness and Evidence on Targeted Equity-vs-Debt Liberalization
Speakers:
Tobias Krahnke, Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF
Wenjie Li, Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF
Monday, Apr 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 4:25 PM
Location: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B
How Europe Can Capture the AI Growth Dividend: Macro-Policy Lessons for Productivity and Growth
Speakers:
Florian Misch, European Department, IMF
Carlo Pizzinelli, European Department, IMF
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 1:55 PM
Location: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B
Stablecoins and the Future of Payments: Evidence from Financial Markets
Speaker:
Alex Copestake, Research Department, IMF
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 2:25 PM
Location: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B
The Economics of Rare Earths: Global Implications of Export Controls and Industrial Policy
Speakers:
Andrea Paloschi, Research Department, IMF
Christian Bogmans, Research Department, IMF
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 2:55 PM
Location: Meeting Halls A&B HQ1-3-430A&B