Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Session Background:

Youth unemployment is an urgent cross-border challenge affecting the lives and livelihoods of billions of young people worldwide. Creating more and better jobs is essential to the World Bank’s mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Good jobs are the surest way out of poverty, and as a fast-growing number of youth are entering working age, creating and preparing them for relevant, higher-skilled jobs is paramount to boosting prosperity. Linking these jobs with the transition to greener economies offers double dividends, for people and the planet.

Speaker: Jamele Rigolini, Senior Advisor, Social Protection and Jobs, World Bank; Ronit Avni, Founder and CEO, Localized

Moderator: Jeta Statovci, Vice Chair of the Economy Committee and Budget Committee, Kosovo, and Member of the Global Young MP Initiative Steering Committee

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Session Background:

Global crises disproportionately impact women and girls. Closing the gender gap requires policy change. This session will explore how Parliamentarians can leverage effective gender strategies to advance gender equality for strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Join us for an insightful discussion with experts and fellow MPs as we dive into:

· The pressing need for gender equality in the face of global challenges.

· How MPs can utilize World Bank and IMF strategies to promote gender-responsive policies.

· Concrete examples of successful initiatives that have advanced gender equality and empowered women

Moderator: Hon. Marlene M. Forte KC, MP, Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Jamaica; Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

Opening Remarks: H. E. Beatriz Argimón, Vice-President of Uruguay, President of the General Assembly, and President of the Senate

Speakers: Hana Brixi, Global Director for Gender, World Bank; Stefania Fabrizio, Deputy Chief, Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, IMF; Norman Loayza, Director, Global Indicators Group (Women Business and the Law), the World Bank

Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Esther del Brio, Senator, Spain; Hon. Karen Melchior MEP, Denmark; Hon. Sahar Albazar MP, Egypt

Discussant: Amanda Ellis, Senior Director, ASU Wrigley Global Futures Lab

Welcome to the tenth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Session Background:

Strong accountability & governance are key to economic development success. Parliamentarians can play a key role in unlocking the power of accountability for sustainable development and economic growth. This session explores how MPs can collaborate with World Bank & IMF to:

· Reduce poverty and improve economic growth and development effectiveness

· Support local actors and institutions for stronger accountability

· Inform and implement effective governance strategies

Moderator: Hon. Fadil Aliyoum MP, Cameroon

Opening Remarks: H. E. Kandia Camara, Senator and Speaker of the Senate, Côte d'Ivoire

Speakers: Orsolya Szekely, Secretary, Accountability Mechanism, World Bank; Rhoda Weeks-Brown, General Counsel and Director, Legal Department, IMF; Nadishani Perera, Executive Director, Transparency International, Sri Lanka; Corina Rebegea, Advisor, Anti-Corruption, National Democratic Institute

Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Jeta Statovci MP, Kosovo; Hon. Iaroslav Zheleznyak MP, Ukraine; Hon. Eléonore Caroit MP, France

Welcome to the ninth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Session Background:

Rising debt levels in low-income developing countries threaten to cripple economic development progress. Crises like the pandemic and multiplying conflicts, combined with inflation and slowed economic growth, have strained public finances in developing countries, pushing more nations towards debt distress. Tools like the IMF’s Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) and the International Development Association (IDA) are essential. The session will:

• Analyze the impact of rising debt on development progress

• Explore strategies for debt alleviation and sustainable debt management

• Advocate for replenishing the PRGT and IDA to secure their critical role in creating a future where development thrives, rather than succumbing to debt

Moderator: Hon. Tony Loffreda, Senator, Canada

Opening Remarks: H. E. Emmanuel Sinzohagera, Senator and Speaker of the Senate, Burundi

Speakers: Akihiko (Aki) Nishio, Vice President of Development Finance, World Bank; Guillaume Chabert, Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF; Xochitl Sanchez, Director of the Secretariat, ACTION

Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Estelle Youssouffa MP, France; Hon. Volkmar Klein MP, Germany

Welcome to the eight episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Session Background:

Responding to escalating climate threats in fragile and low-income developing countries demands a multifaceted, globalized approach. While financing mechanisms like the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) are crucial, maximizing their effectiveness hinges on several key elements.

Global institutions must strategically prioritize and focus their efforts, aligning resources with the most pressing needs and demonstrably impactful interventions. Robust accountability mechanisms are also essential to ensure transparency, efficiency, and measurable progress towards climate goals.

Finally, effective partnership with legislators is vital to navigating the complex regulatory landscape and securing sustained political commitment. By adopting these principles, we can optimize the RST and World Bank’s evolution, collectively accelerating the implementation of climate solutions and safeguarding vulnerable populations.

Moderator:

Hon. Neila Tazi, Senator, Morocco, Board Member of the Parliamentary Network

Opening Remarks: H. E. Dr. Tulia Ackson MP, President of IPU, Speaker of the National Assembly, Tanzania

Speakers: Soukeyna Kane, Director of the Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group, World Bank; Ananthakrishnan Prasad, Advisor and Unit Chief, Climate Finance Policy Unit, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, IMF; Peter Schlosser, Vice President and Vice Provost of Global Futures, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University

Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Rosa Galvez, Senator, Canada; Hon. Madjara Tiegbana Coulibaly MP, Côte d'Ivoire; Hon. Amira Saber MP, Egypt

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.

Session Background:

The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors like manufacturing, finance, and healthcare is undeniable, promising increased productivity and reshaped work landscapes. However, alongside these opportunities lie inherent risks demanding proactive mitigation through a robust global legislative framework. Only then can we ensure that AI remains a valuable tool, equitably serving all.

Moderator: Hon. Sven Clement MP, Luxembourg, Board Member of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

Speakers:

Antonio Spilimbergo, Deputy Director, Research Department, IMF; Florence Jaumotte, Division Chief, Research Department, IMF; Christine Zhenwei Qiang, Director, Digital Development Global Practice, World Bank; Julian Mueller-Kaler, Director of the Strategic Foresight Hub, Stimson Center

Parliamentarian Speakers: Hon. Neema Lugangira MP, Tanzania; Hon. Giulio Centemero MP, Italy; Hon. Collins Adomako-Mensah MP, Ghana

Discussant: Dr. Ricardo B. Leite, President and Founder, UNITE

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Parliamentary Dialogue Series on Partnering for Global Impact, presented by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. This podcast special is brought to you from the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum.

Join us as we engage in discussions with leading development experts and parliamentarians from around the world. Together, we'll explore how we can take decisive action to achieve a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

The podcast series is brought to you in partnership with the parliamentary engagement teams of the World Bank and IMF.