APRIL 13-18, 2026
2026 Spring Meetings: Livestream Program and Events
Join us for the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group—a global gathering of policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners focused on economic stability, growth, and development—featuring public livestream events from April 13–18 in Washington, D.C.
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🌊 Water Forward
A highlight of the week is the April 15 launch of Water Forward, a new global initiative to strengthen water security and support economic potential.
🔍 Key questions we'll explore
Discussions will address key questions, including: what policies are most effective in creating jobs at scale; how countries can attract and sustain private investment; what it takes to deliver results across sectors; and how digital tools and data can expand access to services and economic opportunity.
🖥️📱 How to Watch
All events are streamed live on World Bank Live and available on replay. You can register for individual sessions to receive reminders and updates.
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News & Stories
EVENT | APRIL 17, 2026
State of the Africa Region: Policies that Grow Industries and Create Jobs
STATEMENT | APRIL 16, 2026
MDB Common Approach to Measuring Jobs Outcomes
EVENT | APRIL 14-17, 2026
Civil Society Policy Forum: Spring Meetings 2026
PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 15, 2026
World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Improve Water Security for 1 Billion People
EVENT | APRIL 13-14, 2026
2026 Global Parliamentary Forum
STATEMENT | APRIL 13, 2026
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group
PUBLICATION | APRIL 08, 2026
The latest regional economic updates are out!
STATEMENT | APRIL 01, 2026
Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group
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Experts will explore key chapters of our most recent Regional Economic Updates (more events will be added soon.)
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