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