Alvaro Lario, President of the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a seasoned international development ...

Building on the AgriConnect launch at the World Bank Group Annual Meetings, we’ve invited Chege Kirundi, Chairman of KTDA Holdings Ltd, and Nidhi Pant, Co-founder of S4S Technologies, to discuss how ...

The World Bank Group’s Annual Meetings flagship event launched AgriConnect, a new initiative to transform small-scale farming into an engine of sustainable growth, jobs, and food security. President ...

During the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings that took place from October 9-15, we brought you live events focusing on what it takes to end poverty on a livable planet. Ajay ...

The IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings concluded on October 16. Read a recap of the meetings and catch up on the week's highlights: watch leaders, experts, and activists discuss how the ...

Filippo Grandi is the 11th United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Before being elected High Commissioner, Grandi had been engaged in international cooperation for over 30 years, focusing on ...

At the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum, a dedicated session focused on Mission 300—a platform to provide electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030. The session brought together African ...

The objective of this panel discussion is to explore the blue economy—how it is defined, what it encompasses, and what/where is driving the demand. The panel discussion will also explore momentum for ...

Leaders from government, the private sector and civil society are gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), to accelerate action on the climate crisis. See below ...

Panel discussion: Investors share their vision for what will stimulate private sector investment in Africa’s energy sector, government initiatives that would increase investor confidence, and consider ...

Ms. Stephanie von Friedeburg serves as the first Senior Vice President, Operations, at IFC. She most recently stewarded the institution in the midst of the pandemic and led the implementation of IFC’s ...

The World Bank Group Youth Summit's 12th edition, brings together young people (ages 18-35) to tackle urgent global challenges. This year’s focus is on digital transformation, creative industries, and ...