How do Global Financial Institutions Impact Poverty and Inequality?

When: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Where: World Bank I-Building, Room I 2 -220

Sponsors: New Rules for Global Finance, Heinrich Boell Foundation, Development Finance International, EURODAD, InterAction
Keynote Speaker: Thomas Bernes, former Executive Director at the IMF, head of IMF’s IEO and high-level official at the World Bank and regional development banks
Panelists: Matthew Martin (Executive Director, Development Finance International), John Ruthrauff (Director, International Advocacy, InterAction); Respondent (TBC)
Chair: Jo Marie Griesgraber (Executive Director, New Rules for Global Finance)

New Rules for Global Finance, in collaboration with its partners, will be releasing on October 8 the 2014 Global Financial Governance & Impact Report. The objectives of this session will therefore be to present the report findings on the governance and impact of key international financial rule-making bodies, including the World Bank and IMF, with special attention to the impact on poverty and inequality. Additionally, there will be a discussion on the challenges of assessing the development impact of financial institutions and development finance in developing countries.

Please note: Only those with accreditation for the Annual Meetings have access to the World Bank building. Anyone without accreditation who would like to attend the event should contact ncoplin@new-rules.org as soon as possible.