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 meetings were held in Washington, DC, April 16-22, 2018.
Below is a summary of the releases and events relating to fiscal policy, with fiscal transparency and sustainability, the new economy, and inclusive growth taking prominent spots in the agenda.
Reports
- World Economic Outlook April 2018: Cyclical Upswing, Structural Change (Press briefing | Summary | Report)
- IMF Fiscal Monitor April 2018: Capitalizing on Good Times (Press briefing | Summary | Report)
- A window of opportunity remains open: The Managing Director’s global policy agenda update (Managing Director’s press briefing | Summary | Policy paper)
Events
- 2018 Fiscal Forum: Corruption and public sector governance.
- Session 1: Fighting corruption in revenue mobilization through institutional reforms.
- Session 2: Fiscal transparency.
- Launch of the IMF Fiscal Transparency Handbook and OECD Budget Transparency Toolkit.
- Seminar: Restoring trust by curbing corruption.
- Postcard series: An introduction to gender budgeting.
- Analytical corner:
- New economy talk: Robots, industrialization and inclusive growth.
- Towards universal health coverage: Tackling the health financing crisis to end poverty.
- Asia and Pacific Department (Press briefing | Transcript)
(Source: Spring Meetings | Full schedule)
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