Overshadowed by the aftermath of the pandemic and the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank begin their annual spring meetings. The central themes of the deliberations that begin today will likely be combating inflation, developing the global economy, combating the pandemic and preventing a new hunger crisis in the poorest countries.
The meeting brings together ministers, central bankers, civil servants and finance and development professionals from around the world. The international meeting in Washington will take place partly as an in-person event and partly online. High-ranking Ukrainian politicians are also expected.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted that he had spoken with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva about his country’s financial stability and post-war reconstruction. There are clear plans.