How is the World Bank Group focusing on resilient recovery in the post-pandemic era? Every year during the Annual Meetings, the Civil Society Townhall provides an opportunity for civil society representatives to dialogue with the President and Bank leadership.

In the first virtual Civil Society Townhall held on October 12, World Bank Group President David Malpass discussed he Bank’s efforts to protect human capital, address countries’ excessive debt burdens, and facilitate an inclusive, resilient recovery from COVID-19.