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2018 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.
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Financial Protection against Natural Disasters:
Options for the Caribbean
The Caribbean region is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and the frequency and severity of disasters are expected to increase from climate change effects. Building financial resilience, as part of a comprehensive disaster risk management strategy, is crucial to better manage the fiscal impacts of natural disasters and achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. Financial protection, through a multilayer approach that combines different instruments for different layers of risk, can help countries better manage the cost of disasters, ensure timely resources when disasters strike, and mitigate their long-term growth and fiscal impacts. Building on a 2017 Annual Meetings round table that presented facts on climate change and featured experiences and lessons with disaster risks and mitigation, this round table aims to explore appropriate financial protection strategies for Caribbean countries and desirability of regional solutions.
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Tuesday, April 17; 10:00-11:30 am
IMF HQ1-B-640 (Blue Level, Media Studio)
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Moderator
Alfonso Garcia Mora, Director of Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice, World Bank Group
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Francis Ghesquiere, Manager Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), World Bank
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Nikhil Da Victoria Lobo, Managing Director, Public Sector SWISS RE
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His Excellency Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (TBC)
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Antonio Davila-Bonazzi, Lead Financial Officer, World Bank Treasury
To register, please contact:
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Adriana Veras (AVeras@imf.org) or 202 623-7811
Sheng Tibung (MTibung@imf.org) or 202 623-4380
Demystifying Climate Funds
Caribbean countries are vulnerable to natural disasters and climate impacts, which generate massive economic and human costs. Investing in disaster preparedness and climate resilience can help reduce these costs. While climate finance has traditionally been concentrated on mitigating climate impacts and post-disaster relief, available financing for building resilience is growing. These resources, however, remain limited and somewhat difficult to access. This Round Table aims to provide an overview of climate funds with a view to demystify them and generate greater understanding of their availability and access. It will also provide an overview of relevant country experiences in leveraging climate resources and developing resilience projects.
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Wednesday, April 18; 10:00-11:30 am
IMF HQ1-B-640 (Blue Level, Media Studio)
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Moderator
Uma Ramakrishnan, Assistant Director in the Western Hemisphere Department and Mission Chief to Jamaica
Panelist
Axel van Trotsenburg,
Vice President of Development Finance, World Bank (TBC)
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Mark Sadler, Practice Manager, Climate Change, World Bank
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Naoko Ishii, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility (TBC)
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Amal-Lee Amin, Division Chief, Climate Change Division, Inter-American Development Bank
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Selwin Hart, Barbados’ Ambassador to the U.S.A. and Permanent Representative to the Organization of the American States
To register, please contact:
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Adriana Veras (AVeras@imf.org) or 202 623-7811
Sheng Tibung (MTibung@imf.org) or 202 623-4380
Caribbean Leaders Open Dialogue
An opportunity for Caribbean Governors to have a conversation with Caribbean staff from the WBG and the IMF on issues of strategic economic importance for the development of the region during the 2018 Spring Meetings. As keynote speaker and CARICOM Chair, authorities from Haiti will provide insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the Caribbean. More specifically, Minister Salomon will speak about post-disaster challenges and opportunities in working with international financial partners and Governor Dubois will speak about the impact of natural disasters on financial inclusion.
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Organized by the Caribbean Governors of the WBG and IMF in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of WBG and IMF Staff (CAWI), as part of a regular conversations with Caribbean staff during the WBG/IMF Annual and Spring Meetings.
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Wednesday April 18, 2018
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
World Bank, J Building, B1-080
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Light lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Speakers will begin promptly at 1.00 p.m.
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If you would like any additional information or would like to register for the event, please contact: bassoc@worldbank.org.
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Featuring:
Hon. Jude Patrick Salomon, Minister of Economy and Finance, Haiti
Hon. Jean Baden Dubois, Central Bank Governor, Haiti
and the Executive Directors representing the Caribbean
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Kindly RSVP here.
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​(If you are not able to access Google Docs, please confirm your attendance via email at bassoc@worldbank.org by June 7)
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Brown Bag Lunch:
What Next? Leveraging Caribbean Capabilities
A new framework for discussing diversification and upgrade potential
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Featuring:
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Masud Cader, Kirstin Roster, Denny Lewis-Bynoe, Luciana Harrington
(Country Economics & Engagement, IFC)
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Thursday, June 7, 2018
IMF HQ2-08B-073
(Building on 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW)
12:30pm-1:30pm
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External guests (requiring an IMF pass): Kindly reach out to JJack@imf.org, with full name and organization by June 4, 2018.
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No upcoming events at this time.
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