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THE PARLIAMENTARY NETWORK

On The World Bank & International Monetary Fund

GLOBAL PARLIAMENTARY

CONFERENCE 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

FOREWORD

DAY 1

WELCOME ADDRESS

FIGHTING INEQUALITY THROUGH JOB-CREATION & GROWTH

SPECIAL SESSION WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF THE IMF AND THE WORLD BANK GROUP

BUILDING INCLUSIVE INSTITUTIONS AND PARLIAMENTS

TACKLING CORRUPTION IN GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: GROWTH PROSPECTS & CHALLENGES FOR THE NEXT DECADE

SPECIAL ADDRESS BY H.E. KEMI ADEOSUN, MINISTER OF FINANCE, NIGERIA

ADDRESS BY SPEAKERS OF PARLIAMENT

DAY 2

IMF COUNTRY ENGAGEMENT

THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENTS IN TACKLING THE SDGS

UNDERTAKING REFORM OF ENERGY SUBSIDIES

MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE

THE WEEK AHEAD: THE SPRING MEETINGS POLICY AGENDA

INVESTING IN HUMAN CAPITAL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

CONCLUSION

ANNEXES

ANNEX 1: List of resources by topic

ANNEX 2: Meet the new Parliamentary Network Board members

ANNEX 3: About the Parliamentary Network, World Bank and IMF

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

About 200 participants, including over

160 parliamentarians from 66 countries

took part in the

2017

Global Parliamentary Conference

(GPC) on

17-18 April 2017 at the World Bank Group and IMF

headquarters in Washington D.C,

USA.

Co-organized with the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the GPC

is the Parlia e tary Net ork’s flagship e e t a d represe ts a

unique meeting of legislators and

development institutions,

an event dedicated to crucial questions in international development

finance, including economic stability, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and, more

generally, pushing international development initiatives to new heights of awareness and potential.

The conference also serves to build political will and financial capital for development by bringing

together legislators, the IMF and World Bank leadership, and high-level representatives from civil

society and partner organizations.

The conference came at a critical juncture for the international community at a time when ; local

citizens, private sector actors, legislators, government bodies, and international organisations all

have a substantial role to play in harnessing and facilitating results so that we can achieve poverty

eradication and macroeconomic stability and achieve the global development agenda. The

conference offered parliamentarians a platform to discuss and share their experiences and

knowledge on key development issues including the creation of jobs, the fight against corruption, the

building of inclusive institutions, energy subsidies reforms and climate change mitigation, and early

childhood development. The event also shed light upon the regional development prospects of sub-

Saharan Africa through a dedicated session and a

keynote address from HE Kemi Adeosun, Nigerian

Minister of Finance,

during which a better redistribution of wealth, the necessary diversification of

African economies and an increase in revenue mobilization were highlighted as a focus for

parlia e taria s i their legislati e ork, so as to e sure that the co ti e t’s de ographic tra sitio

translates into the integration of its labour force.

The 2017 GPC featured a

special session with the leadership of the World Bank Group and IMF,

during which members of parliaments had the possibility to ask questions directly to President Jim

Yong Kim and Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

Both, Dr. Kim and Mme Lagarde outlined the

challenges that lie ahead for global cooperation, underlining the increasing rise in aspirations to be

met and the necessity to capitalize on the positive economic momentum we are witnessing since the

financial crisis. They highlighted the role parliamentarians can play in overcoming these challenges by

drafting legislation and making policies to spur job-creation, by keeping their government

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accountable and preventing budget misspending and corruption, by reforming the discriminating

laws preventing women from contributing to the economy, and by championing, in their Parliament,

the World Bank International Development Association

(IDA) replenishment.

The discussions looked at how parliamentary involvement can be harnessed and strengthened, as

well as how to foster continuous parliamentary involvement in the implementation process of the

sustainable development goals. The participants recognized the complementarity between members

of parliaments and development experts and called for a continued dialogue with international

organisations such as the World Bank Group and IMF to allow the former to share their knowledge

and information and the latter to provide feedback from the ground.

The added value of networks was reasserted during the conference. At the country level, examples

were shared of successful climate and nutrition specific networks through which parliamentarians

were able to advocate and obtain better forest governance and dedicated budget lines for nutrition.

Parliamentary Network chapters have also facilitated the engagement of legislators with World Bank

and IMF country offices. At the global level, the Parliamentary Network has namely contributed to a

record replenishment for IDA18 by reaching out its members from key parliamentary committees in

the allocation of budget. Sixty percent of the amount collected for IDA18 will be dedicated to sub-

Saharan countries.

Parliamentarians play a critical role in meeting developmental challenges by: ensuring the definition

of policies to foster job-creation, implementing energy reform and appropriate taxation; keeping

their government accountable and fully exercising their oversight functions; shaping an efficient legal

framework against corruption which ensures transparency, disclosure, and the protection of public

officials; and discussing and using the information from scientific and expert reports in their

parliament and dedicated committees. Such practices would enable legislators to turn

recommendations into actionable policies on the ground.

The conference was also the occasion for the Parliamentary Network to hold a General Assembly and

elect a new board, composed of five new members and five re-elected ones and among which each

region of the world is represented:

Jeremy Lefroy,

MP, UK

Olfa Soukri Cherif,

MP, Tunisia

Alain Destexhe,

Senator, Belgium

Pauline Bekono Ebah Ndoumou,

MP, Cameroon

Oscar Mauricio Lizcano Arango,

President of the Senate, Colombia

Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin,

MP, Malaysia

Lahcen Haddad,

MP, Morocco

Nathan Nandala-Mafabi,

MP, Uganda

Olga Bielkova,

MP, Ukraine

10.

Percy E. Downe,

Senator, Canada

The I ter atio al De elop e t Associatio IDA is the part of the World Ba k that helps the orld’s poorest

countries. Overseen by 173 shareholder nations, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing loans (called

credits a d gra ts for progra s that oost eco o ic gro th, reduce i e ualities, a d i pro e people’s

living conditions.

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Foreword

About the Global Parliamentary Conference

The Global Parliamentary Conference (GPC) represents a unique meeting of national legislators and

development institutions, an event dedicated to crucial questions in international development

finance, including economic stability, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and, more

generally, pushing international development initiatives to new heights of awareness and potential.

The conference also serves to build political will and financial capital for development.

The GPC, organised together with the World Bank Group (WBG) and the IMF, is the Parliamentary

Net ork’s flagship e e t. It ri gs together

over 150 parliamentarians from approximately 100

countries, leaders from civil society and partner organizations, and high-level officials from a number

of international financial institutions such as the World Bank, IMF and other regional development

banks. Keynote speakers include the Managing Director of the IMF and the President of the World

Bank Group. The event is hosted by the World Bank Group and IMF in Washington DC, USA.

The focus is on a range of issues from fighting inequality through job-creation and growth, tackling

corruption in government and the private sector, growth prospects and challenges for sub-Saharan

Africa, fighting climate change, eliminating energy subsidies, and building inclusive institutions and

parliaments. Discussions look at how parliamentary involvement can be harnessed and strengthened,

as well as how to foster continuous parliamentary involvement in the SDGs implementation process.

Acknowledgements

The Parliamentary Network would like to thank the World Bank Group and the International

Monetary Fund, for their support in organizing the event. The PN would also like to express its

gratitude to the speakers, discussants, moderators, and participants. The PN is also thankful to the

numerous organizations who collaborated in making the Conference a success. Last but not least, the

PN wishes to thank its members who came from all over the world to take part in this important

gathering.

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Welcome address

Speakers

Hon. Jeremy Lefroy,

MP United Kingdom; Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the World

Bank & IMF

Gerry Rice,

Director, Communications Department, IMF

Jill Wilkins,

Director, Global Engagement, External Affairs, World Bank Group

Parliamentary Network Chair Hon.

Jeremy Lefroy

(MP United Kingdom) opened the 2017 edition of

the Global Parliamentary Conference (GPC), expressing how much international organizations, like

the World Bank and the IMF, are vital to address global challenges. With the World Bank and IMF

support, the Parliamentary Network organized several activities for its members this year, including

the launch of its Middle-East and North Africa Chapter, a Field Visit to Kenya, and the launch of a

website

on youth job creation jointly with Peace Child International. The participation of World Bank

President Jim Yong Kim and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the 2017 GPC is a testimonial

of the importance

placed o the Parlia e tary Net ork’s

role as a platform for dialogue between

parliamentarians and international financial institutions.

Jill Wilkins

greeted the participants before explaining that, each year, government ministers and

representatives in the field of finance and development, private sector executives, academics and

civil society organizations gather at the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings to debate pressing

global issues, including the world economic outlook, development and aid effectiveness, as well as

poverty eradication. As development stakeholders, parliamentarians are invited to take part in these

discussions and to engage on a regular basis with the World Bank in order to make its actions more

relevant to their country.

“

The World Bank is

happy to include

input from MPs in

Country Partnership

discussions and to

facilitate field visits

and other activities

for legislators”

Jill Wilkins, Director,

Global Engagement,

External Affairs, World

Bank Group

Welcoming the participants to the 2017 GPC

Gerry Rice

announced the launch of the IMF World

Economic Outlook

on the occasion of the Spring Meetings. The outlook gives an account of where

the global economy stands. The world economy is currently gaining momentum but it is also subject

Find out more about the IMF World Economic Outlook

here

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to risks such as protectionism or populism. In order to maintain it, the IMF recommends fostering

trade and innovation with a focus on securing equitable growth. It is, therefore, healthy to debate

about the role of international cooperation in the Bretton Woods framework with the aim of

achieving a broader consensus. Mr. Rice invited the parliamentarians to get involved in the

discussions.

“It is a big agenda and you,

MPs, are a part of it. Let

your voice be heard”

Gerry Rice, Director,

Communications Department, IMF

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Fighting inequality through job-

creation & growth

Moderator

Hon. Olfa Soukri Cherif,

MP Tunisia; Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the World

Bank & IMF

Speakers

Michal Rutkowski,

Senior Director for the Social Protection, Labour and Jobs, Global Practice,

World Bank Group

Prakash Loungani,

Division Chief, Research Department, IMF

David Woollcombe,

Founder, President and Chair of Trustees, Peace Child International

Discussant

Pauline Ngari,

CEO, Hand in Hand Eastern Africa

Michal Rutkowski

highlighted the paradoxical trends currently existing around inequality. While

inequality between countries has been reduced, it keeps increasing within countries. Mr. Rutkowski

identified four important elements to understand inequality and how to address it: 1) taxation,

which, however, is subject to increasing criticism; 2) education, with limited results because of the

few available jobs on the labour market; 3) trade unions, which are now in demise; 4) technology,

used to increase productivity; it has however completely reshuffled the distribution of labour. He

insisted skills are a key factor: they need to be better defined in order to provide everyone with

quality education and the needed curricula to face the labour market.

Referring to the International Jobs Report published in early 2017

Prakash Loungani

provided an

outlook on unemployment. He explained that the unemployment rate has been reduced in advanced

economies, mostly thanks to growth; contrarily to the situation in emerging markets where the

unemployment rate went up. In all regions, growth remains strongly linked to unemployment: when

the former is restored, the latter decreases as a consequence of job-creation. Mr. Loungani called for

domestic policies that would foster inclusive growth. Inequality causes disruption, namely in

consumption and therefore hinders growth. Through adequate fiscal policies, focusing on equity,

governments and parliaments can ensure that growth delivers jobs to the people.

David Woollcombe

underscored that employment is an important concern for the young. In order to

achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), over a billion jobs need to be created by 2030; a

complicated task for governments. This observation led Mr. Woollcombe to join forces with the

Parliamentary

Network

create

youth

job

creation

dedicated

website

(www.youthjobcreation.org) where approaches are set out for reflection: changing mindsets to

introduce skills teaching in curricula; skills matching between university students and recruiting

sectors; encouraging mentorship; engaging the private sector; facilitating administrative access to

entrepreneurship; and improving the metrics on employment. Members of parliaments are welcome

to share ideas and success stories from their country.

International Jobs Report:

Edition 2016, Prakash Loungani, OCP Policy Center. Available

here

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Comments from the discussant

Pauline Ngari

highlighted the need for stakeholders to invest more in employment. Job-creation is a

priority for Hand in Hand who works to link their proposed solutions to sustainability and

parliamentary responsibility. Ms. Ngari insisted that partnerships lie at the heart of success, as set in

the SDG 17

. She invited members of parliaments to commit to the full implementation of policies

because job-creation and sustainability make the required combination for achieving development.

Discussion

During the discussion that followed, participants made comments related to:

The role of MPs in fostering job-creation and growth



Thanks to their on the ground knowledge and to their link with constituencies, MPs have an

accurate idea of the efficiency of policies.

MPs also contribute through the proper scrutiny of domestic policies

MPs can be more efficiently supported in their work if provided with concrete suggestions in

addition to expert reports and data.

Mr. Rutkowski agreed that while parliamentarians may not always have enough time to

read all World Bank reports, such reports often contain useful information for their

legislative work.

“We don’t need thick

manuals of

recommendations; we

need state of the art

solutions that we can

impose as MPs in

Parliament”

Hon. Safa Alhashem, MP, Kuwait

Concern over corruption



Corruption has been highlighted as a global problem that hinders jobs.

Technological improvement and automation



Over the last ten years, information technology has spread in most sectors.

In some developing countries, worries exist as to the adoption of automation.

Mr. Rutkowski cited labour market automation as an area worth of focus in order to

better adapt to the many technological evolutions.

Sustainable development goal 17:

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global

partnership for sustainable development.

More info:

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg17

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Improving the education system for better skilled human capital



Primary education reform will prove difficult in sub-Saharan African countries where human

capital is already very low with children suffering from malnutrition and stunting.

Mr. Woollcombe admitted that literacy should be a foundation for development.

Ms. Ngari explained that Hand in Hand advocates the identification and teaching of the

necessary skills for entrepreneurship.

Addressing the gender gap



Reducing the gender gap through economic empowerment of women will ensure the

reduction of women unemployment.

Ms. Ngari gave more information on Hand in Hand’s focus for women’s empowerment,

encouraging them to create their own businesses.

Mr. Woollcombe advocated for a more holistic approach to job-creation, with no gender

distinction in job-creation initiatives.

Mr. Loungani pointed out that while most comments raised by the participants were related to the

supply side of job-creation, one needs to also look at the aggregated demand, for which central

banks have an important role to play.

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Special session with the leadership of

the IMF and the World Bank Group

Moderator

Hon. Jeremy Lefroy,

MP United Kingdom; Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the World

Bank & IMF

Speakers

Mme. Christine Lagarde,

Managing Director of the IMF

Dr. Jim Yong Kim,

President of the World Bank Group

Dr.

Jim Yong Kim

expressed his gratitude to the parliamentarians and the Parliamentary Network for

contributing to global cooperation at a challenging time for globalisation and more specifically for

supporting the replenishment of the International Development Association, of which 60% will be

dedicated to the sub-Saharan African region. With increasing access to the internet came a rise in

aspirations to be met in order to avoid frustration, worry, and ultimately situations of fragility,

conflict and migration. Two thirds of existing jobs could disappear because of automation if

investment does not increase. The World Bank and IMF therefore need to act swiftly to meet

people’s

rising expectations by fostering private sector investment and by giving the required

attention to human capital as the economy becomes increasingly digitalized.

“It’s a challenging

time and your

presence here

speaks volumes

about the level of

commitment

parliamentarians

have shown to

helping people

achieve their

aspirations”

Jim Yong Kim, President

of the World Bank

Group

MPs are the best ones to talk to because they represent the people

said M e

Christine Lagarde,

explaining that, for the first time since the financial crisis, a positive momentum exists today, marked

by a faster pace for growth in both advanced and emerging economies. She invited all

parliamentarians to fuel this momentum by making sure that governments are properly held

accountable and that the existing fiscal space is not misspent. Mme Lagarde also called for using

public money to help workers who will need to adapt to the technological changes in the supply

chain, and encouraged parliamentarians to contribute to the carving of legislation that would justly

reflect the o e ’s co tri utio to society a d facilitate their i tegratio to the eco o y.

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“I am trying to put myself in

your shoes and I know that, as

an MP, we like to keep the

government accountable (…).

So anything that you can do to

focus on the risk of corruption,

how to identify where the

money goes and how it is spent

(…) in order to better trace the

use of public revenue will be

extremely helpful.”

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director

of the IMF

Discussion

Members of parliament were given the opportunity to engage directly with the World Bank President

and the IMF Managing Director during a Q&A session on:

The role of international financial institutions



As an organization working for global financial stability and openness, the IMF can benefit

any economic actor, explained Mme Lagarde; for instance, by contributing to the safety of

their deposit.

MPs were also eager to know more about the relation between parliaments and the two

institutions:

Mme Lagarde and Hon. Lefroy invited the participants to engage with IMF and World

Bank country offices, and to get involved in the Parliamentary Network activities.



Jobs and livelihoods



Dr. Kim explained that jobs and livelihoods were a concern for every country and he pointed

out that a significant part of future jobs is likely to be concentrated in the sector of human

e pathy e.g. healthcare, childre ’s

care, elderly care).

Mme Lagarde further specified that care workers could contribute to women empowerment,

allowing them to dedicate more time to an economic activity.

The lack of inclusiveness in employment, especially with disabled people often being left out,

has led to reflections on how to include those being left behind.

Dr. Kim highlighted that failing to include the disabled actually has an economic cost.



Fighting corruption



The high-level of corruption - representing over 6.6 trillion dollars - were highlighted along

with the necessity for both the World Bank and the IMF to do more in that field.

Mme Lagarde explained that the IMF does country analytical and surveillance work

and that programmes could be suspended in known corruption cases. It also

provides assistance against money laundering and terrorism and other initiatives

e ist such as the OECD’s Base Erosio a d

Profit Shifting (BEPS).

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Dr. Kim added that the World Bank had practice on Illicit Financial Flows as well as an

asset recovering programme and that it is working with the IMF and the OECD in

inducing people to pay their fair share of taxes.

Overseas development aid



The decreasing amount of aid received in some sub-Saharan African countries represents a

challenge, especially in the field of education.

Gender equality



The importance of having gender-sensitive and youth-sensitive budgets was raised.

Mme Lagarde deplored that international organizations could not make gender a

compulsory component of national budget. Peer learning between countries can

facilitate the implementation of gender-sensitive budgets and fairer tax legislation.

GDP gains can be drawn from ending discriminating legislation against women, said

Dr. Kim. He added that childhood stunting could be prevented if women were

allowed to maintain their jobs after giving birth and to better care for their children.

The benefits and costs of globalization



The benefits of globalization have been questioned as these may have mostly been accrued

to a few and, in turn, fueled a new wave of protectionism.

Mme Lagarde reminded parliamentarians that hundreds of millions of people have

been taken out of poverty thanks to globalization. She recognized that a significant

part of the population has been left out and suffers from the negative side of the

technological breakthrough, seeing their jobs replaced, and, therefore, called all

actors to join forces against economic and trade barriers.

Despite global growth, action is needed for countries where poverty increased.

Mme Lagarde agreed that growth did not benefit everyone and asserted that the

IMF was committed to providing technical assistance, advice, and loans for countries

in need to help them stabilize their economy and restore

the i estors’

trust.



The critical consequences of climate change



Global warming has aggravated the Somali crisis, causing a severe famine.

Dr. Kim explained that the World Bank has dedicated a $6 billion budget to the

famine response and privileged a mitigation and adaptation approach in order to

avoid political conflict arising from climate change.

The scarcity of water resources is a serious issue in countries like Pakistan, especially when

dams are built.

Because disputes over water resources are imminent, Dr. Kim called for

private/public solutions to ensure everyone has access to clean water.



Support to countries welcoming refugees



The role of the international community in helping Jordan and Lebanon was deemed

insufficient, especially given the fragilities of both economies.

Dr. Kim stressed that the refugee crisis faced by the two countries led the World

Bank to create Concessional Financing Facilities, in order to support job creation and

greater access to the European and American markets. He added that political

instability has made it difficult for the World Bank to work in Lebanon, especially in

the fields of education and health.

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The regional outlook for Latin America



Mme Lagarde explained that unemployment figures for the region were quite high, calling

for increasing macroeconomic stability, and spending in growth-friendly areas, with a focus

on productivity and innovation.

Extractive industries



The porous character of extractive industries and oil economies was highlighted, along with

the lack of jobs created in the field.

Dr. Kim agreed that most commodity exporters now suffer from low growth rates;

they need to diversify their economies in order to create more jobs, to invest in

people, and to invest in energy infrastructure. In that regard, the World Bank can

help in structuring deals with companies.

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Building inclusive institutions and

parliaments

Moderator

Mitchell O’Brie

, Senior Governance Officer, World Bank Group

Speakers

Deborah Wetzel,

Senior Director, Governance Global Practice, World Bank Group

Hon. Neila-Mia Tazi,

Vice-President of the House of Councilors, Kingdom of Morocco

Daniel Freund,

Head of Advocacy EU Integrity, Transparency International

Mrs.

Deborah Wetzel

mentioned the main findings of the 2017 World Development Report

which

reveal that the successful implementation of policies requires commitment and continuity over the

long-term, coordination of beliefs with citizens, and the prevention of free-riding and opportunism.

Fro a parlia e taria ’s perspecti e,

this entails: 1) making laws, thus defining behaviours, defining

constitutional aspects, and embodying contestation; 2) holding governments accountable by

encouraging the right commitments and providing oversight; 3) representing the people through

deliberation and giving a voice to communities.

As a representative of the private sector in parliament, Hon.

Neila-Mia Tazi

highlighted the specificity

of the Moroccan parliament of granting representation, since last year, to private sector and trade

union representatives in its House of Councilors. This has so far allowed for enriched parliamentary

debates especially on topics linked to the economy and investment, where the private sector is

directly involved.

“MPs are quite eager to hold the

government into account but when it

comes to writing rules that apply to

them it becomes much more difficult.

But the harm that can be done, the

loss of public confidence, is a cause

that is worth fighting against

”

Daniel Freund, Head of Advocacy EU

Integrity, Transparency International

Mr.

Daniel Freund,

who has been working on integrity in the European Parliament, focused on a few

important points to enhance transparency in parliament. Parliaments are meant for debates and

ought to be completely open, including committee meetings. He called for a regulation of lobbying

and interest activity in parliament in order to avoid conflict of interests. If members of parliament

take on the transparency challenge and implement the necessary rules, they will give themselves the

proper tools to get the best outcomes from their parliamentary work and will gain public confidence.

Read

the

7 World De elop e t Report Go er a ce a d the La

here

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Tackling corruption in government and

the private sector

Moderator and discussant

Hon. Yunus Carrim,

MP South Africa

Speakers

Sean Hagan,

General Counsel and Director, Legal Department, IMF

Ethiopis Tafara,

Vice President for Sustainability and Integrity, and General Counsel,

International Financial Corporation, World Bank Group

Karan Bhatia,

Vice President and Senior Counsel, International Law & Policy, General Electric

Company

Mr.

Sean Hagan

prese ted e ide ce of corruptio ’s i pact o the eco o y, an

important topic to

the IMF. Systemic corruption indeed

u der i es the go er e t’s a ility to deli er i clusi e

economic growth. If the tax system is corrupt, the wealthiest can avoid paying their tax in impunity,

thus u der i i g the cou try’s fiscal sta ility.

Corruption also discourages foreign investment.

Finally, Mr. Hagan pointed out that systemic corruption distorts investment priorities at the expense

of the most useful sectors, thus exacerbating inequality when public services are ignored and

potentially fuelling popular unrest. Legislators can make sure that public officials have a living wage

that dissuades them from accepting illicit financing and an effective legal framework to protect them.

Mr.

Ethiopis Tafara

laid out the precautionary measures taken by the International Financial

Corporation (IFC) in its activities. When supporting a company, the IFC helps mobilize private capital;

however, such capital is conditioned to the absence of corruption. Indeed, if one invests in a

company with weak governance, then the investor risks losing money; and when fraud is rampant

companies are bound to fail. The IFC therefore

looks at each co pa y’s i tegrity a d akes a

corporate governance assessment. Mr. Tafara called on parliamentarians to fight corruption by

fostering transparency, protecting whistle-blowers, ensuring the independence of the judiciary and

enforcing the law.

A representative of the private sector, Mr.

Karan Bhatia

e plai ed that his co pa y’s history had

been tarnished by corruption hence the firm policy against corruption coming from the top

management. Integrity norms are now considered by General Electric as a competitive advantage,

after having experiencing the damage of corruption. Mr. Bhatia invited everyone to be discriminating

ith their cou try’s co pa ies,

by rewarding those who respect their integrity commitments.

Comments from the discussant

Hon.

Yunus Carrim

highlighted that most of the recommendations addressed to the participants

were related to democratic values, but that despite efforts, corruption still persists. The private

sector has a responsibility to take measures especially when companies such as Amazon, Google, or

Starbucks, choose not to pay their faire share of taxes. Investors sometimes do invest in corrupted

sectors, when it allows them to avoid procurement rules. Hon. Carrim pointed out that although

corruption was more important in developing countries, multinationals owned by rich countries do

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not always behave ethically either. Corruption can seem difficult to reverse when occurring in

context of inequality, but political leaders need to take more decisive action.

Discussion

During the discussion that followed, participants made comments related to:

The role of the World Bank and IMF in fighting corruption



Several participants called on the World Bank and IMF to do more against corruption.

Mr. Hagan admitted that the IMF could do more, which is why the organization was

currently reviewing their policy on the matter. So far, the IMF uses three tools: the

suspension of lending (1); surveillance in transparency (2); as well as in anti-money

laundering (3). However, it does not have prosecution powers; it is thus for the

country to enforce the law in cases of corruption.

Mr. Tafara added that, in the case of IFC, the institution invests in good governance

companies; however, it has happened that the IFC pulled a loan out if the company

proved not to be reliable. The World Bank Group has a Vice-Presidency dedicated to

investigating companies and flagging the ones which do not qualify. For instance, the

IFC does not engage with companies who are not transparent and/or are registered

in tax heavens.

A broader approach in the fight against corruption



While

the discussio

ostly focused o ri ers, there is also de a d

from bribe-takers.

Mr. Bhatia explained that when corruption is looked at from a risk/reward

perspective, it is easier for large companies than for medium and small-sized

company to avoid getting involved in suspicious business.

Mr. Tafara invited the audience to look at corruption through other forms of influence

besides payments. Companies owned by government officials, for instance, are a potential

source of conflict of interest.



Enhancing public finance and the fiscal system



In countries such as Brazil, the fiscal system weaknesses do not allow to counter tax evasion.

According to Mr. Hagan, increased fiscal transparency and public records help

improve tax collection.

The role of parliamentarians



The example of the South African parliament provided the participants with a case where

parliamentarians decided to tackle corruption through the establishment of several

committees, along with the ability for MPs to call on any relevant actor (including banks) if

necessary.

Parliamentarians can bring back the knowledge from financial reports and other publications

to their home parliaments.

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“We need a shift

in the way

members of

parliament do

business, for the

sake of their

people”

Hon. Yunus Carrim,

MP South Africa

Partnerships



Participants expressed their will to work in the framework of a strong multi-stakeholder

alliance including civil society organizations, the private sector, governments and

development sector for greater efficiency against corruption.

Mr. Hagan and Mr. Tafara commented that civil society organizations often happen

to be the most efficient and reliable whistle-blower.

Mr. Bhatia added that corruption needed to be addressed in major policy meetings

such as the G7 or G20.

The politicization of corruption



Corruption is a highly political topic and Mr. Hagan noted that in most cases, new

governments retrospectively prosecute their predecessors. A sign of progress would be

prosecution of fellow government members in known cases of corruption.

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Sub-Saharan Africa: growth prospects

and challenges for the next decade

Moderator

Hon. Ana Gomes,

Member of the European Parliament

Speakers

Makhtar Diop,

Vice-President, Africa Region, World Bank Group

Abebe Selassie,

Director, African Department, IMF

Mr.

Makhtar Diop

announced that, despite an overall trend of growth in Africa, the GDP per capita

rate in the continent was, for the first time, negative when compared to the GDP rate. The

co ti e t’s cou tries that

are dependent on commodities are the most affected because of the drop

in commodity prices and therefore need to diversify economies. He urged parliamentarians to pursue

a better allocation of resources among their populations and to push for a new social contract. The

increasing access to the internet caused a rise in aspirations, especially from the youth, making it

incumbent on political leaders to take the appropriate measures for a fairer wealth repartition and to

urgently address the issue of education. Mr. Diop also invited legislators from developed countries to

foster openness with Africa, as a source for mutual wealth both in terms of trade and labour force.

“The World Bank is here to give munitions for you, MPs, to respond to questions

from your constituencies”

Makhtar Diop, Vice-President, Africa Region, World Bank Group

Mr.

Abebe Selassie

confirmed

that last year’s

economic slowdown in Africa produced the lowest

growth rate experienced in the last twenty years. However, he pointed out disparities among

countries: most of the resource poor countries still perform well, while commodity exporters are

experiencing economic strains. According to the IMF, a 3% growth rebound can be expected for 2017

and 2018. Sub-Saharan African countries are faced with the challenge of implementing the right

policies to jump-start growth and

ake the ost of the co ti e t’s de ographic tra sitio .

Indeed,

, glo al gro th ill depe d o the i tegratio of Africa’s

labour force into the economy and

this challenge requires: 1) sustaining the centrality of macroeconomic stability and addressing

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balances; 2) increasing revenue mobilization to promote state capacity; and 3) making economic

diversification the litmus test for policies.

Discussion

During the discussion that followed, participants made comments related to:

The diversification of the African economy



Responding to enquiries from MPs on how they can effectively support the diversification of

their economies, Mr. Diop explained that parliamentarians can foster regional and

international trade by supporting the reduction of custom barriers within the continent and

by participating in the development of regional value chains following the Asian model for

instance. Mr. Diop and Mr. Selassie both insisted on the importance for African economies to

involve the private sector, to improve their business environment, and to set medium-term

objectives and perspectives.

Nutrition



Malnutrition has been highlighted as a curse for Africa, preventing its population from

supporting growth.

Mr. Diop added that technological developments will require increasing cognitive

skills that can only be acquired with scaled-up nutrition.

World Bank and IMF engagement in Africa



Both Mr. Selassie and Mr. Diop explained that, as international institutions, neither the

World Bank nor the IMF have the mandate to get involved in country political processes.

Energy



In Uganda, the Bujagali Hydroelectric Power Station has been constructed thanks to the

involvement of the private sector and development partners, including the IFC. However its

capacity is not fully exploited.

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Special Address by H.E. Kemi Adeosun

Speaker

H.E. Kemi Adeosun,

Minister of Finance, Nigeria

H.E.

Kemi Adeosun

gave a special address to the audience and stated that Africa requires urgent

infrastructure investment for the region to achieve long-term growth, energy sufficiency and

agriculture.

“he prese ted the Nigeria go er e t’s

strategy of investing in roads and addressing

the cou try’s traditio al relia ce o oil re

enue in order to support the economy, and more

specifically small and medium enterprises. This entails investing in capital, addressing imbalances as

much as possible, and mobilizing revenue to finance infrastructure projects and reimburse debt. H.E.

Adeosun cited the World Bank, the IMF and the African Development Bank as key interlocutors for

the Nigerian government. She added that illicit capital flows represent a major shortfall that requires

attention, identification, and recovery. Parliamentary cooperation in Africa would prove valuable in

that field so that illicit capital recipient countries can be held to account. Members of parliament can

take measures by implementing tighter tax and financial reporting legislation, as well as by

contributing to the successful delivery of public services, the pillar of successful economies.

“We need more collaboration amongst parliamentarians

for transparency in

Africa, and across the World to ensure that the economic

situation improves”

Discussion

During the discussion that followed, participants made comments related to:

The informal economy challenge



The necessity of collecting accurate data was raised, along with the suggestion to implement

a plan for banks to better capture the business activity of the country.

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H.E. Adeosun commented that a large part of the population is

unbanked

and takes

part in the informal economy. Technology can contribute to the formalization

process and therefore to a widening of the fiscal base.

Job-creation and the role of infrastructure



Investing in infrastructure can bring medium and long term results but it does not create

many jobs.

According to H.E. Adeosun, infrastructure is a prerequisite for job-creation. Its

absence hinders business creation and can make the country dependent on imports.

In Nigeria, the public-private YouWin initiative, offers a youth development

programme to support outstanding entrepreneur business plan and eventually

creating jobs.

Investing in human capital



Answering a question on human capital, H.E. Adeosun explained that investment in health

and education had increased in Nigeria. Because nutrition is linked to education, campaigns

have also been launched with health workers helping mothers feed their children. Improving

agriculture by producing more and better food is also an important component to ensure

food security.

Terrorism



The terrorist acts perpetrated by Boko Haram have affected the economies of Nigeria and its

neighboring countries, including Niger.

H.E. Adeosun specified that most of the impact caused by Boko Haram in Nigeria

involved the north eastern part of the country. Although the terrorist group remains

a threat to the region, the rebuilding process has started.

Nigeria’s

relation with the World Bank and IMF



Pro idi g ore detail o Nigeria’s

relation with the World Bank and IMF, H.E. Adeosun said

that her country was interested in working with the World Bank, namely on budget

efficiency. The country already engages with the IMF, and although it does not need an IMF

programme, the government is keen on protecting the economy from currency risks.

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Address by Speakers of Parliament

Speakers

Hon. Abdul Raouf Ibrahimi,

Speaker of Parliament, Afghanistan

Hon. Sonam Kinga,

Speaker of the National Council, Bhutan

Hon. Oscar Mauricio Lizcano Arango,

Speaker of the Senate, Colombia; Board Member of the

Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF

Hon. Niki Rattle,

Speaker of Parliament, Cook Islands

Attending Speakers of Parliament were invited to take the floor and address their colleagues. Each of

the shared their i sights o their cou try’s de elop e t

challenges and opportunities. This

allowed the speakers to contribute

ith their cou try’s a d parlia e t’s story o issues such as:

the

difficulty to exploit resources and opportunities in a country subject to security threats and drug

trafficking like Afghanistan; unemployment as a great challenge, namely in Bhutan with over 9000

job seekers and a 10.7% youth unemployment rate; or the long road to implementing peace

processes akin to the one signed between the Colombian government and the FARC. Parliamentary

engagement at the regional and international level was also highlighted as a key feature for

strengthening leadership and building capacity of legislators, along with their ability to influence the

global agenda.

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IMF country engagement

Moderator

Hon. Hans Olav Syversen,

MP Norway

Speaker

Jeff Franks,

Director, IMF Office in Europe

Jeff Fra ks ga e a o er ie of the IMF’s e gage e

t with countries. The IMF has country teams

composed of a mission chief, desk economists, and resources from regional and specialised staff for

each of its members.

Based on the Article 4 of IMF country agreements, onsite

consultations

are organized (usually on an

annual basis) after preliminary studies from the headquarters. Consultations last between 10 and 12

days, during which the IMF team meets with government officials, including the Central Bank and the

Ministry of Finance. Depending on the country, meetings are also organized with members of

parliament (party groups or finance committees). Once the consultation ends, the team submits a

report to its country managing Director. Consultations can take place more often, should the

cou try’s eco o ic

situation require it.

The IMF offers special

trainings,

sometimes accessible to members of parliament. A recent example

is a training jointly organized with the Vienna institute. Online courses and MOOCs also exist and are

open to everyone

Countries can also ask the IMF for

technical assistance

when faced with challenges related to the

IMF areas of expertise.

IMF

programmes

are negotiated with governments and upon their request only. When solicited for a

programme, the IMF produces a diagnostic and identifies the nature of the problem: structural,

fiscal, imbalances, or a combination of each. Policy recommendations are then made upon the basis

of long term surveillance and the production of policy notes, before being negotiated with the

national authorities. These negotiations do not involve the Parliament although the IMF sometimes

meets informally with legislators to have their input.

Discussion

During the discussion that followed, participants made comments related to:

IMF programme negotiation



IMF recommendations often seem as imposed to the countries.

Mr. Franks explained that during the negotiation process, the responsibility of

consulting parliaments lies with governments, not with the IMF. Governments blame

the IMF for unpopular policies but he insisted that country ownership is key to their

success.

Find out more about IMF online learning

here

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

In some countries, including Tunisia, the IMF is perceived as a condescending institution

when negotiating with developing countries.

Mr. Franks acknowledged the perception gap leading to the IMF being blamed for

many things. He insisted the IMF should be seen as a doctor prescribing a treatment,

but admitted that the treatment could seem painful. The best results are achieved

when governments and IMF work as a team.

IMF lending facilities



Depending on the country and the context, the IMF can offer different types of lending

arrangements.

In the case of Morocco, a two-year Precautionary and Liquidity Line arrangement

was signed with the aim of providing insurance against risks and supporting the

authorities in the implementation of reforms.

In countries where there is no functioning government to repay IMF debts, Mr. Franks

explained that the IMF asks donors for relief.



Political implications of IMF programmes



Mr. Franks confirmed that IMF programmes were a useful political tool for governments;

often times, governments use it to sell unpopular policies. Mr. Franks warned that the

success of IMF programmes requires country ownership.

Addressing short and long term priorities



The IMF focus on short term issues can be

i co pati le ith the go er e ts’ lo g ter

strategies especially in sectors such as energy.

Mr. Franks argued that short term challenges need to be tackled in order to be able

to address long term issues. With regards to the energy sector in Ukraine, he agreed

that over the longer term it would be desirable to have low taxes on energy, but in

the short term to pay bills revenues have to be raised. While IMF deals are short-

term oriented, there are other partners with which countries can engage for longer

term programmes, such as the World Bank or regional development banks.

Migration crisis management



With the refugee crisis, Jordan and Lebanon face difficulties to manage the flows of incoming

refugees, while maintain sustainable debt levels and ensuring public services.

Mr. Franks recognized that IMF assistance in Jordan proved insufficient because of

the overwhelming external shock caused by the refugee crisis. In both countries,

efforts should be made to integrate refugees, as much as possible, into the economy.

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The role of parliamentarians in tackling

the SDGs

Moderator

Charles Chauvel,

Team Leader, Inclusive Political Processes Bureau for Policy and

Programmes Support, UNDP

Speakers

Magdi Amin,

Manager, Corporate Strategy and Partnership Team, International Financial

Corporation, World Bank Group

Akaash Maharaj,

CEO, Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC)

Abdihamid M. Mao,

Senior Integrity Specialist, Group Integrity Office, Islamic Development

Bank

Mr.

Charles Chauvel

acknowledged the important role of Parliaments in the adoption of the SDGs,

and their relevance to Goal 16 of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, through their

accountability functions, debating, and representativeness. However, parliaments are impeded by: a

lack of political will; insufficient resources; a lack of capacity and knowledge; gender imbalance; as

well as fragility and conflict situations. Systematic engagement from parliamentarians and experts

alike is needed to share information effectively. In this context, the UNDP partnered with the Islamic

Development Bank and GOPAC to publish a parliamentary handbook on

Parlia e t’s role i

implementing the Sustainable Development Goals

Mr.

Abdihamid M. Mao

set out the Islamic

De elop e t Ba k’s IDB isio to pro oti g

development, health, education and governance in its member countries. The IDB is invested in

capacity building and regional integration programmes. It also operates a lot on integrity, and serves

as a contact point for alleged corruption practices and a provider of recommendations. Collaborating

on the parliamentary handbook allowed the IDB to assist parliamentarians in playing an active role

for SDG delivery through sharing good practices, and discussing the application of international best

standards and the best fit for each context.

Mr.

Akaash Maharaj

presented the SDGs as the metrics by which human progress can be measured.

A major barrier towards achieving such progress is corruption, a phenomenon which already caused

the failure of the Millennium Development Goals. The impact of corruption represents $2.1 trillion in

bribes (according to World Bank data); $2.1 trillion of assets illegally moved across borders

(according to UNODC data); and $3.1 trillion lost through tax evasion (according to the Tax Justice

Network); and the amount lost annually to corruption could suffice to achieve the development

goals. The success of the SDGs will therefore depend on the effective involvement of

parliamentarians, including against corruption.

Mr.

Magdi Amin

asserted the World Ba k Group’s co

it e t to the “DGs, hile re i di g the

audience of their cost and complexity. Supported by the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the SDGs will

require the mobilization of Overseas Development Aid (ODA), of domestic resources, as well as of

private finance. While ODA spending has remained stable, the funding needs have increased and

The parliamentary handbook on

Parlia e t’s role i i ple e ti g the Sustai able Develop e t Goals

available

here

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private investment is required to meet the gap. Parliamentarians can address this gap, foster market

competitiveness and promote private sector development by: holding their government accountable

for results; enforcing competition; increase transparency and fight corruption.

“Achieving the SDGs will

require a monumental act of

legislative will”

Akaash Maharaj, CEO, Global

Organization of Parliamentarians

against Corruption (GOPAC)

Discussion

From good intentions to actual implementation



The difficulty for MPs to commit to the actual implementation of the SDGs can partly be

explained by their term duration and re-election stakes.

Ownership of aid spending has been cited as a key element for the success of the SDGs,

including private ownership of land and assets which allows for capital and potential

investments.

Gender equality



Domestic legislation is needed for women’s empowerment and the achievement of gender

equality (Goal 5).

The MPs relation to their constituency



The link between parliamentarians and their constituency is a very powerful one and yet,

some of the

co stitue ts’ aspiratio s ca ot e et ecause e ers of parlia e t ha e

limited prerogatives.

Private sector support



Rwanda has been highlighted as a success story in terms of market creation and private

sector support.

The role of technology



Mr. Amin pointed out that technology can promote competition and provide easier access to

finance while driving down the cost of capital if well-regulated and provided there is an

alignment of both the private and public sector.

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Undertaking reform of energy subsidies

Moderator

Hon. Syed Naveed Qamar,

MP Pakistan

Speakers

Jerome Vacher,

IMF Resident Representative for Ukraine

Arunish Chawla,

Minister-Economic, Embassy of India, Washington D.C.

Hon.

Naveed Qamar

opened the conversation sharing his experience as former Minister of

Petroleum and Natural Resources of Pakistan, and his efforts to cut energy subsidies during his time

in government. Although each type of subsidy requires a specific approach, the timing remains a

crucial element for reform; the

go er e t’s

honeymoon

period is a privileged time to attempt

reforms. IMF recommendations on the topic are worthy of attention and should be studied in the

light

of each cou try’s eco o y.

IMF Resident Representative for Ukraine Mr.

Jerome Vacher

laid out the effects of subsidies on the

cou tries’

economies including their fiscal system, public spending, and resource allocation. Today,

global subsidies represent about 6.5% of the world GDP. Subsidies tend to depress private

investment and accelerate the depletion of natural resources while reinforcing inequality. Mr. Vacher

presented the case of Ukraine explaining that the energy subsidy reforms had taken over 20 years of

discussions before being carried out for the last few years and bearing fruit. He further noted the

benefits it has brought in terms of efficiency, environmental pollution reduction. He insisted that

reforms should target the most vulnerable members of the population.

Mr.

Arunish Chawla

presented the case of India and its challenging implementation of energy

subsidy reform over the past decade. While Indian oil companies were nationalized and administered

a control price mechanism in the mid 1970s, the oil prices increase during the 1990s led the

government to rethink its energy policy. By adopting differentiated strategy depending on the type

of energy targeted (e.g. oil, gas, gasoline, kerosene), the Indian example highlights the need for

persistence in political will to achieve reforms. Mr. Chawla also advised developing sound research

capacity to provide relevant feedback and judgment on the conducted reforms, as well as to adopt a

gradual approach with adequate sequencing to maintain a sustained impetus for reform.

Discussion

Privatisation as an alternative?



Privatisation was suggested as an alternative for policy makers, as it could provide a high

level of efficiency in the field of energy.

It was, however, pointed out that consumers usually appreciate having a public company to

which they can refer to. Moreover, privatization often leads to higher prices for the

co su ers. I Jorda , for i sta ce, pri ate co pa ies’ prices

are at least 20% higher than

the public sector’s.

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Making subsidy reform policies politically acceptable



The example of Morocco was shared, where an indexation system was put in place along

with subsidies conditioned to the oil barrel price. The gradual approach made the reform

politically acceptable.

To pursue successful policies, timing is key, along with providing the right compensation

mechanism (e.g. trough taxation).

Key subsidy reform components



One of the most subsidized countries in South East Asia, Malaysia is under a subsidy

rationalization’ programme. According to research studies, subsidy removal policies are

bound to fail if not accompanied by reallocations to ensure that the poorest still receive

income and that

the richest households’ pri ileges

are reduced.

The necessity of a comprehensive energy policy



Because governments only have a limited term, it is difficult to implement coherent and

efficient subsidy removal policies over time.

Energy subsidy should not be studied as an isolated policy item but rather be linked to other

issues from the energy sector; including, energy efficiency monopolies.

Green energy was highlighted as a long-term investment.

The IMF supports green energy policies as long as they fiscally make sense.

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Mitigating climate change

Moderator and discussant

Hon. Alfredo Molina Triana,

MP Colombia, President of the Environment Committee; GLOBE

Colombia

Speaker

Ms. Marcene Broadwater,

Global Head Climate Change, International Finance Corporation,

World Bank Group

Discussant

Hon. Martin Oyono,

MP Cameroon; GLOBE Africa

Ms.

Marcene Broadwater

underlined the role that the private sector can play, with the public sector,

in mitigating climate change; a task requiring an additional $3 trillion to be achieved. As revealed by

the IFC

Climate Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets

Analysis

, the Paris agreement helped

open up $23 trillion in climate-smart investment opportunities across emerging markets, a call for

action to unlock investment and respond to the current risks making investors hesitant. Members of

parliament can help foster investment by adopting adequate policies, clarifying investment

standards, encouraging green building, and following pragmatic approaches. By using its leverage

with limited money, the public sector can unlock private capital.

Comments from the discussants

Hon.

Alfredo Molina Triana

presented the outcomes of forest governance actions in Colombia, led

with the support of GLOBE. In Colombian constitution the environment is considered as natural

capital

for the cou try’s de elop e t, a ely through its forests a d

rivers producing hydropower.

Forest governance is a part of the peace process, hence the Forest development plan and the

go er e t’s ai to co tai deforestatio

. Beyond the Colombian case, Hon. Molina Triana called

for increased inter-parliamentary cooperation to tackle the global challenge of climate change.

Hon.

Martin Oyono

shared the forest governance reform opportunities in Cameroon. Forest

governance requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including indigenous peoples and

community leaders. Through GLOBE, parliamentarians were offered to get a concrete overview of

forest governance challenges by going on the ground. Opportunities for parliamentary leadership

exist in Cameroon: while legislators have been actively

i ol ed i the go er e t’s refor for four

years, the legislative assembly has also laid down guidelines and principles for the drafting and

implementation of a forest governance legal framework.

Read

Climate Investment Opportunities in Emerging Markets,

An IFC Analysis

here

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Discussion

Committing to the Paris Agreement



Strong legislation is necessary to ensure an effective climate mitigation framework. The Paris

Agreement is helpful, despite the uncertainty drawn by the United States withdrawal raising

questions on how to ensure commitment.

Ms. Broadwater encouraged countries to take leadership for climate.

Parliamentarians can foster government collaboration.



The consequences of climate change



Climate change and deforestation affect economic sectors which can provide jobs to the

young, as illustrated with cocoa production in Cameroon.

Some countries, such as Malawi, are more affected by climate change than others and would

welcome assistance from the World Bank, the IMF and GLOBE to tackle mitigation.

Biodiversity conservation is a global priority since 40% of the world economy depends on

nature. Research, education, applying the

polluter pays

principle and strengthening

legislation are possible solutions, yet conditioned by the involvement of all parties.



Changing behavior



The difficulty of cha gi g citize s’ eha ior,

in spite of adopting appropriate policies and

measures, was raised.

Ms. Broadwater insisted on the need to explain the importance of climate mitigation for future

generations.

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The week ahead: the Spring Meetings

policy agenda

Speakers

Jill Wilkins,

Director, Global Engagement, External Affairs, World Bank Group

Sabina Bhatia,

Assistant Director, Communications Department, IMF

Ms.

Jill Wilkins

explained that the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings aim at moving priority policy

agenda items forward. The World Bank has given focus on three main issues for the event: 1)

accelerating growth and private sector engagement; 2) investing in people and human capital; and 3)

building resilience to shocks. Thematic issues including aligning initiatives for climate change

mitigation and approaches to development finance are also given attention during the event. The

Spring Meetings bring together a large range of stakeholders, from civil society - with a dedicated

Civil Society Policy Forum -, governments, other development partners, to members of parliament.

Ms.

Sabina Bhatia

presented the IMF activities, which comprise lending but also analytical and

multilateral surveillance work through the publication of reports. These revealed that although the

world economy is gaining momentum, short-term risks and structural challenges remain. The IMF

thus recommends a three-pronged approach (fiscal, monetary, structural), promoting inclusive

growth, and further international cooperation to maintain this momentum. The IMF can support

efforts for recovery by providing macroeconomic policy advice, identifying fiscal space and reforms,

providing assessments and review experiences, and making member-tailored recommendations.

Discussion

Corruption



More information was provided about the IMF work on corruption: the institution provides

technical assistance for anti-money laundering and by combating the financing of terrorism,

thanks to its experts on illicit financial flows.

Inclusive growth and inequality



The persistence of income inequality at both the national and international level has been

pointed out.

Ms. Wilkins explained that this was the reason the World Bank was looking at the

root causes of inequality, including through a country specific approach and looking

at trade in order to improve developing countries value addition.

IMF country programmes and action capacity



IMF programmes are often designed to respond to short-term issues and are not always

efficient, especially in the case of Jordan where the debt increased and the situation

worsened despite the programme.

Ms. Bhatia highlighted the exceptional crisis situation of Jordan, an element that is

being incorporated into the IMF approach by reducing the burden of adjustment for

the poor and more timely safety nets for taxation measures.

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

The IMF capacity to resist a financial shock, similar to the 2008 crisis was questioned.

Ms. Bhatia explained that the IMF members were the ones to decide on the

i stitutio ’s size a d resources.

International Development Association (IDA)



More regular updates on the implementation of IDA was requested from MPs who only

receive information every three years, at the time of the

Fu d’s

replenishment.

The World Bank does gather regular information on the projects financed by IDA and

committed to communicating more on that to the parliamentarians.

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Investing in human capital and early

childhood development

Speakers

Hannah Bowen,

Director, ACTION Secretariat

Meera Shekar,

Global Lead for Nutrition, World Bank Group

Discussants

Hon. Dissan Gnoumou,

MP Burkina Faso

Hon. Pam Damoff,

MP Canada

Ms.

Hannah Bowen

presented ACTION, a network of global health advocates which aims at bringing

the voice of civil society into health policies and supporting policy makers in the drafting of legislation

and policy implementation. Underlining that nutrition is responsible for half of the under 5 year-old

children death toll, Ms. Bowen presented stunting as an indicator for development which needs to

be reduced.

Early childhood development is linked to investment in early years, explained Ms.

Meera Shekar.

During the first 1000 days, children are prevented from reaching their full potential when they lack

good nutrition, stimulation, learning opportunities, nurturing and protection. Early childhood

development is a critical topic for the World Bank because the upcoming digital revolution will

require new generations to develop new sets of skills. Pre-school education represents another pillar:

children who do not attend it suffer from a learning gap. To this date, 156 million children under 5

years old are stunted worldwide, calling policy makers to join forces against under-nutrition, to

promote early stimulation and learning, to protect the vulnerable and to foster women’s education,

promote reproductive health, improve water and sanitation, and to provide quality affordable food.

Comments from the discussants

Hon.

Dissan Gnoumou

(MP Burkina Faso) presented the successful example

of his parlia e t’s

network on food security. Thanks to such network, members of parliament were able to advocate

and obtain a dedicated budget line for nutrition. He insisted that nutrition should not be considered

as a public health related issue only, but as a development challenge for the generations expecting to

support sustainable growth.

Hon.

Pam Damoff

(MP Canada) shared her experience in supporting initiatives against stunting

around the world. Members of parliament can help through very simple interventions such as

supporting or sponsoring actions led by civil society to educate young women around the world on

reproductive health, pregnancy and children care. She reminded the participants that fighting

stunting is an investment.

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Discussion

Maternal health



The importance of improving maternal health and breastfeeding practices was raised as an

important element for development partners to focus on.

Nutrition and conflict



Stunting and malnutrition become an even more critical issue when in situation of conflict,

especially for displaced population.

The impact of network and group actions



Other parliamentarians have shared examples of focus groups for early childhood

development, including the UK Parliament All Party Parliamentary Group for Conception to

Age 2-The First 1001 Days which approach also includes mental health.

Scaling-Up Nutrition, a network counting over 50 member countries, has also been cited as

important advocate pushing for government commitments. However, there is still work to be

done to ensure that political declarations are translated into action.

The World Bank asserted that investments were either forthcoming or already in

place in most of the aforementioned countries and that it also provided financial

facility covering reproductive health issues.



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Conclusion

The 2017 Global Parliamentary Conference two-day programme delivered suggestions on

how to

i prove the parlia e taria s’

role in defining and implementing successful development policies,

a set of recommendations for

enhanced cooperation between parliaments and international

financial institutions,

and

increased knowledge

on topics of parliamentary interest.

The 2017 GPC shed light on

how parliamentarians can enhance their role in the definition and

implementation of policies

for successful development outcomes. As parliamentarians shared their

experiences and exchanged views with development experts, a few recommendations could be

drawn:



Parliamentarians should make full use of their oversight and scrutiny functions. This includes

keeping their government accountable, monitoring budget spending and being vigilant as to

the risk of corruption.

Thanks to their on-the-ground knowledge and direct link with constituents, parliamentarians

are i a pri ileged positio to stay a reast of the people’s aspiratio s. As e pectatio s are

rising, it is important that these are met in order to avoid frustration and possible situations

of fragility, conflict and migration. Members of Parliament can serve as a bridge between

citize s a d the go er e ts, e press the people’s aspiratio s a d help ide tify solutio s

and opportunities to meet these.

Corruption has been unanimously highlighted as a crucial issue for legislators, who have the

power to shape efficient legal frameworks against corruption, as well as transparency,

disclosure, and protection for officials and whistle-blowers. Tackling the issue of corruption

and enhancing transparency would result in positive economic outcomes and allow the gain

of public confidence.

Members of Parliament were encouraged to take advantage of networks at the national and

global scale. At the country level, examples from networks Burkina Faso, Colombia and

Cameroon were showcased and demonstrated that parliamentarians could advocate and

obtain greater outcomes on issues if they acted collectively - whether it be to obtain

dedicated budget lines for nutrition or to ensure forest governance. The value of the

Parliamentary Network was similarly emphasized as it represents a unique platform for

parliamentarians to hold international financial institutions accountable by facilitating

engagement between the two stakeholders at the global level and at the country level.



The conference also served as a reminder of the

importance for financial institutions and

parliamentarians to cooperate.

In times of global uncertainty, international organizations like the

World Bank and the IMF are indeed vital to address challenges. Both of them operate in many

countries of the world through programmes and projects, and provide expertise and information on

how to best achieve development results. Members of Parliament were encouraged to take an active

part within the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF which constitutes a privileged

platform for parliamentarians to make their voice heard by international financial institutions.

Feed ack fro parlia e taria s to the World Ba k a d IMF also represe ts citize ’s oices hich

can further be integrated in the World Bank and IMF future operations. Legislators were, moreover,

invited to engage with IMF and World Bank country offices, whose representatives can be invited

before parliamentary committees if needed. Finally, the conference highlighted the value of

knowledge produced by both the World Bank and IMF - reports and data can be used as reference by

parliaments.

Knowledge-building

is a fundamental step to design and implement transformational development

policies hence the important added-value of the 2017 edition of the GPC which allowed

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parliamentarians to exchange and learn directly from experts and top management representatives

of the World Bank and IMF, as well as to share their experiences with their peers. The conference

served as a platform to discuss key development issues including: the link between inequality, job-

creation and growth; steps towards more inclusive institutions and parliaments; the necessity to fight

corruption and measures that can be taken within government and the private sector; perspectives

for growth and challenges in the sub-Saharan African region; the role that parliamentarians can play

for the implementation of the SDGs; examples of climate change mitigation namely through forest

governance; as well the merits of investing in human capital and early childhood development.

The most up-to-date data from the World Bank, the IMF, and partner organizations were then

presented and participants can also refer to policy documents and reports for their legislative work.

The conference was also the occasion for the Parliamentary Network to hold a General Assembly and

elect a new board, composed of five new members and five re-elected ones and among which each

region of the world is represented.

The 2017 GPC participants, along with the newly-elected Parliamentary Network Board of Directors,

expressed their commitment to these outcomes. Applied collectively, such recommendations can

help parliamentarians maximize their impact on the development process and enable them to

achieve actionable policies on the ground. The upcoming Parliamentary Network meeting, the

Parliamentary Workshop at the 2017 World Bank and Annual Meetings, will provide another

occasion for interested members of parliament to extend the debate on some of the topics covered.

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List of resources by topic

Annex 1

Fighting inequality through job-creation & growth

The IMF’s Wo k o I e uality: B idgi g Resea h a d Reality,

P. Loungani, J.D. Ostry, 22 February

2017 (blog): available in

English,

يبرع

(Arabic),

中文

(Chinese),

Français

(French), and

Español

(Spanish).

International Jobs Report: Edition 2017,

P. Loungani, 3 July 2017, OCP Policy Center: available in

English

Youth Job Creation Policy Primer: A systems approach to achieving full employment for all young

women and men by 2030,

Peace Child International, The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank

& IMF, April 2017 : available in

English

Special session with the leadership of the IMF and the World Bank

Group

Building a More Resilient and Inclusive Global Economy,

a speech by Christine Lagarde, Managing

Director, IMF; 12 April 2017 (as

prepared for delivery):

available in

English

Rethinking Development Finance,

a speech by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, 11 April

2017

(as prepared for delivery):

available in

English, Español, Français,

ةيبرعلا,

Русск

中文

Building inclusive institutions and parliaments

World Development Report 2017:

Governance and the Law,

World Bank Group. Full report available

English;

main messages available:

English, Español, Français,

Русск

Português,

中文,

يبرع

Lobbying in Europe: Hidden Influence, Privileged Access,

Transparency International, April 2016;

available in

English.

Tackling corruption in government and the private sector

Annual Update - Fiscal Year 2016,

Integrity Vice-Presidency, World Bank Group; available in

English.

Corruption: Costs and Mitigating Strategies,

IMF, May 2016; available in

English.

Sub-Saharan Africa: growth prospects and challenges for the next

decade

Regional Economic Outlook: Restarting the Growth Engine,

IMF, May 2017; available in

English.

Af i a’s Cities: Ope i g Doo s to the Wo ld,

World Bank Group,

February 2017; full report available

English;

overview available in

English, Français, Português.

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The role of parliamentarians in tackling the SDGs

Annex 1

Parliament’s

ole i i ple e ti g the Sustai a le Develop e t Goals, A Pa lia e ta y Ha d ook,

UNDP, GOPAC, IDB, 2017; available in

English.

Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2017: From World Development Indicators,

World Bank

Group, April 2017; available in

English.

Undertaking reform of energy subsidies

Getting Energy Prices Right: From Principle to Practice,

IMF, July 2014; available in

English.

Mitigating climate change

Shock Waves: Managing the Impacts of Climate Change on Poverty,

World Bank Group, 2016; full

publication available in

English;

overview available in

English.

Investing in human capital and early childhood development

Promising Approaches in Early Childhood Development,

World Bank Group, March 2017; available in

English.

Smarter Education Systems for Brighter Futures,

World Bank Group Education Global Practice, 2016;

available in

English.

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Meet the new Parliamentary Network Board members

Annex 2

Hon. Jeremy Lefroy, MP United Kingdom

Jeremy Lefroy is a British Conservative Party

Member of Parliament. Since his election in

2010, he has served on the International

Development Committee. In 2015, he was also

appoi ted to the UK Parlia e t’s Joi t Hu a

Rights Committee. After ten years in Tanzania

working in the coffee industry, he returned to

the UK and established business marketing

coffee and organic cocoa from smallholder

farmers. He co-founded Equity for Africa, a

social investment business which supports

entrepreneurs in creating sustainable jobs by

lease funding for small businesses. He also

established Stafford Works, a charity which

promotes apprenticeships, job creation and

entrepreneurship in his own parliamentary

constituency. In the course of his duties as

Chair of the Parliamentary Network on the

World Bank & IMF, Jeremy Lefroy contributed

to the 18th Replenishment of IDA, a World

Bank fund for the poorest countries, for which

he advocated both with members of the

Network and with the British parliament.

interest

are

development,

electoral

observation and international justice. Alain

Destexhe joined the Parliamentary Network

on the World Bank & IMF in 2000, chaired its

twelve-member Board from December 2010

until June 2013. He is also the chairperson of

the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human

Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the

Council of Europe since 2016.

Hon. Olfa Soukri Cherif, MP Tunisia

Hon. Soukri Cherif is a Member of Parliament

for Tunisia and Member of the Committee on

Finance. She is also a member of the Steering

Committee of the Global Parliamentarians

Forum for Evaluation as well as a member of

the French National Council for Development

and International Solidarity (CNDSI) as a

foreign political leader. Before taking on her

parliamentary duties, she was assisting

teacher in Economics at the Institut Supérieur

de Sciences Humaines in Tunis, and assistant

in Mathematics and Statistics at the University

of Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne, where she also

studied. She was a consultant for the OECD

and an AISEC Alumni President. Hon. Soukri

Cherif graduated with an MBA in Trade Policy

from Harvard University.

Hon. Alain Destexhe, Senator Belgium

Alain Destexhe has been a member of the

Belgian Parliament since 1995. He is a former

Secretary General of Médecins Sans Frontières

(MSF), former President of the International

Crisis Group (ICG) and former President of

Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA).

After graduating from the Liège University

Medical School, he obtained a diploma in

International Affairs from the Paris Institute of

Political Studies (IEP) and a certificate in

management

from

the

INSEAD

Fontainebleau. As medical doctor and

Secretary General of MSF, Alain Destexhe was

involved in major humanitarian crises in the

80s and 90s, notably in Central America,

Ethiopia, the Gulf, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

Rwanda and Somalia. He then worked with

the Crisis Group on peace-building measures

in the Balkans and led the PGA campaign to

ratify the Rome Treaty on the International

Criminal Court (ICC). He is the author of

several books on humanitarian issues and

international relations. His main areas of

Hon. Pauline Bekono Ebah Ndoumou, MP

Cameroon

Hon. Ndoumou has been the Quaestor of the

National Assembly since 2007, as well as a

member of the Committee on Social and

Cultural Affairs. She is also the President of

the Cameroon Chapter of the Parliamentary

Network on the World Bank & IMF Chapter.

She is the Vice President of the African

Parliamentarians Network for Climate

Community in Cameroon and the South

Regional Coordinator of the Network of

Parliamentarians

for

the

Sustainable

Management of Forest Ecosystems of Central

Africa - REPAIR.

Hon. Percy E. Downe, Senator Canada

Senator Downe was appointed to the Senate

of Canada on June 26, 2003. He is a present

member of the Senate Liberal Caucus

(Facilitator/Whip); the Senate Committee on

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Meet the new Parliamentary Network Board members

Foreign Affairs and International Trade (Vice

Chair); the Senate Committee on Internal

Economy, Budgets and Administration; the

Vice-President

the

Canada-Europe

Parliamentary Association; and the Chair of

the

Canada-United

Arab

Emirates

Parliamentary Friendship Group.

Annex 2

Hon. Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, MP

Malaysia

Hon. Iskandar Mohd Akin is a Member of the

Malaysian Parliament and a member of the

Rights and Privileges Committee. He was

elected to federal Parliament in the 2013

election. Since then, he consistently highlights

the importance of good governance and puts

the agenda of reforming the anti-corruption

agency and laws as the top priority in his

parliamentary debate. His recent efforts in the

sphere of whistleblower protection have

gained traction from the Malaysian

government. He also currently serves at the

Executive council of the Commonwealth

Parliamentary Association, Malaysian Branch,

a d as Vice Preside t of the People’s Justice

Party, the leading opposition party in

Malaysian Federal Parliament.

Hon. Mauricio Lizcano Arango, Senator

Colombia

Oscar Mauricio Lizcano Arango graduated as a

lawyer from the Universidad del Rosario in

Bogotá, Colombia, where he stood out for his

academic excellence and leadership. He was

President of the University's Student Council,

and Vice President of AIESEC (International

Association of Students of Economics and

Social Sciences) in the year 2000. He

completed a specialization in Business

Administration and Technology at University

of Cambridge (England) and another in Public

Affairs Management at the Universidad del

Externado in Colombia, in partnership with

Georgetown University. Throughout his 15

years of experience he has served as adviser

to CORPES (the Regional Council for Economic

and Social Planning), Regional Director for

Bogota and Cundinamarca for DANSOCIAL (the

Administrative Department of Economic

Solidarity), Secretary of Transportation in

Manizales under Mayor Germán Cardona,

UNDP (United Nations Development Program)

consultant for the Minister of the Interior and

the Minister of Justice, adviser to the Minister

of Communications, and Secretary General of

IGAC (Agustin Codazzi Geographic Institute).

He taught Political Science at the Universidad

Autónoma de Manizales, where he

participated in the creation and management

of postgraduate programs and other courses.

He was elected Member of Congress for the

Party of the U for the 2006-2010 period, and

Senator of the Republic from 2010-2014. He

was reelected for the 2014-2018 period and

now serves as Speaker of the Colombian

Senate. He has promoted several important

projects, some of which have already have

been written into law. He has also worked on

financial reform, on the National Development

Plan, and the Annual Budget.

Hon. Lahcen Haddad, MP Morocco

Dr. Lahcen Haddad has been Member of

Moroccan Parliament since November 25,

2011. He has been reelected for a second

term on October 7th 2016. He has also served

as Minister of Tourism with the Government

of Morocco between 2012 and 2016. Before

joining the Government in January 2012,

Lahcen Haddad worked as international expert

in strategic studies, democracy, governance

and development, and as a certified expert in

strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation,

diversity and entrepreneurship. Dr. Lahcen

Haddad taught as a university professor for

over twenty years with institutions such as

Indiana University, Saint Thomas Aquinas

College in New York, the School of

International Training in Vermont, Mohamed

V University in Rabat and Al Akhawayn

University in Ifrane, Morocco. Dr.Haddad is

also known for being an active media expert

with knowledge of new trends in digital means

of communication and social media. Lahcen

Haddad has been elected recently as Member

of the Governing Council for SID (Society for

International Development).

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Meet the new Parliamentary Network Board members

Hon. Nathan

Uganda

Nandala-Mafabi,

Annex 2

Hon. Olga Bielkova, MP Ukraine

Hon. Bielkova is a Member of Ukrainian

Parliament and Vice Chair of the Verkhovna

Rada’s Co

ittee o Fuel a d E

ergy

Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety.

She serves as the permanent Member of the

Ukrainian Delegation to the Parliamentary

Assembly of the OSCE and a Board Member of

the International Board of the Extractive

Industries Transparency Initiative (2016). Olga

Bielkova is a Harvard Mason Fellow, and holds

a Master of Public Administration from the

Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Nathan Nandala-Mafabi is a Ugandan Member

of Parliament with the Forum for Democratic

Change (FDC). He is part of the Appointments

Committee. Since 2011 he is the leader of the

opposition and the Chairman of Bugisu

Corporation Union. He is also a financial

management consultant and tax consultant by

profession, and holds university diplomas

from Uganda, Kenya and the UK. He used to

work as Chairman of the Public Accounts

Committee and as Shadow Minister of

Finance,

Planning

and

Economic

Development.

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About

Annex 3

The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF

(PN) is a non-governmental organization

providing an international policy platform and informative body of knowledge sharing and research

for parliamentarians to engage with international financial institutions. The Parliamentary Network is

composed of over 1000 legislators from World Bank and IMF member countries, striving to promote

dialogue between MPs and the World Bank and IMF, civil society, academics, government and

private sector representatives. The mission of the PN is to increase transparency and accountability

in development cooperation by fostering an oversight role of Parliaments and civil society on IFIs

The World Bank

is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries

around the world. The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their 189 member

countries. Established in 1944, the World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has

more than 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide. The World Bank Group has

engaged systematically

with MPs since about 2000, both in borrowing countries and in donor

cou tries. Further, World Ba k’s cou try offices ha e i creasingly

included parliamentarians in

Country Partnership Frameworks Consultations. More about the World Bank and Parliamentarians

here.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster

global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high

employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. Created in

1945, the IMF is governed by and accountable to the 189 countries that make up its membership.

The IMF proactively

engages

ith MPs through already esta lished u rella parlia e tary

organizations, reaching out to parliamentarians on the committees that have oversight of economic

issues with the intent of ensuring the stability of the international monetary system. More about the

IMF and Parliamentarians

here.

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Gergana IVANOVA

Coordinator

The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF

Tel +33 (0)1 40 69 30 55

Mobile +33 (0)6 42 52 92 45

[email protected]

www.parlnet.org

Nayé A. BATHILY

Lead, Parliamentary Engagement, External & Corporate Relations Vice Presidency,

World Bank Group

Mobile +1 202 247 7447

[email protected]

www.worldbank.org/parliamentarians

Glenn GOTTSELIG

Senior Communications Officer, Public Affairs Division

International Monetary Fund

Tel. +1 202 623 717

Mobile: +1 202 651 0972

[email protected]

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