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Annual Meetings 2025 Wrap-up: IMF and World Bank declare uncertainty the “new normal” amid spectacle showcasing US and private capital interests
Annual Meetings showcased the BWIs’ efforts to prove their loyalty to the current US administration and prioritise private capital, even as multilateralism erodes and civil society space shrinks.
Development Committee chair’s statement analysis Annual Meetings 2025
The Development Committee’s 2025 statement recycles old prescriptions – privatised finance, growth-first policy and vague climate pledges – confirming that the Bank’s reform agenda remains rhetorical, risk-averse and detached from social or environmental justice.
IMFC chair’s statement analysis Annual Meetings 2025
IMFC member statements demonstrate increasing geopolitical fragmentation and divisions over impact of US tariffs on the global economy, while chair’s statement tows US line on efficiencies and calls for greater austerity measures.
G24 communiqué analysis Annual Meetings 2025
The Group of 24 communiqué covered a plethora of pressing topics but failed to offer bold political pressure essential for transformative change.
V20 communiqué analysis Annual Meetings 2025
Climate-vulnerable countries rebuke austerity-based response to debt crisis, as their climate needs remain largely unfinanced.
G20 chair’s summary analysis Annual Meetings 2025
G20 once again failed to agree a Communique as chair’s summary ignored Sevilla Commitment and climate, and reflected continued challenges to global cooperation on issues pivotal to economic and geopolitical stability.
How can DPFs promote equitable energy access and accomplish climate objectives?
This CSPF session examined how DPF advance national climate goals, how their contributions are assessed and reported and way to improve them.
IMF comprehensive surveillance review: looking back and forward
This session discussed the IMF’s upcoming comprehensive review of conditionality, and civil society calls to ensure future IMF policy advice supports long-term stability and equitable economic outcomes.
Debt decisions that deliver: Strengthening domestic institutions for accountable borrowing
In this session experts from Senegal, Kenya, the IMF and WFD highlighted how stronger debt transparency and oversight are essential to equity, accountability, and restoring public trust.
An action agenda on global health financing
This CSPF panel offered a discussion among diverse stakeholders about priorities for global health financing moving forward.
