The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, UK
Chair of the Parliamentary Network
on the World Bank and IMF
17 September 2020
2020 Virtual Global Parliamentary Forum at the World Bank & IMF Annual Meetings, 12-15 October 2020
Dear Honourable,
On behalf of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF, it is my pleasure to invite you to the
2020
Virtual Global Parliamentary Forum from 12 to 15 October,
jointly organised with the World Bank Group and the
International Monetary Fund.
The the e of this year’s
forum is
Achieving a Green and Inclusive Recovery Post
COVID-19
.
Parliaments have been at the forefront of this unprecedent global challenge, being called upon to pass
exceptional laws, supplementary budgets and grant special powers to their governments to cope with this major
disaster, while considering how to deal with the current development challenges of their countries during and after
the pandemic.
During the Forum, parliamentarians will have the opportunity to share experiences and best practices with
senior management and experts from the World Bank Group & IMF, notably IMF Managing Director Kristalina
Georgieva and World Bank Group President David Malpass, on how to address the complex and unprecedented
socioeconomic challenges facing their constituencies and the world, and how to work together in building back
better. The four virtual sessions spanned over 4 days will provide a platform to discuss public policies to achieve a
green and inclusive recovery post COVID-19, putting a special emphasis on the environment, private and investment
sector reform, and female political leadership for boosting gender equality through a special session with Women
Speakers of Parliament.
A draft agenda is enclosed. Details on how to connect will follow. Sessions will be held in English, French,
and Spanish. Kindly confirm your presence by filling out the following registration
form
(https://form.jotform.com/PNOWB/2020-global-parliamentary-forum). The deadline for registrations is the 2
nd
October 2020. For additional information, please contact
or
I look forward to seeing you virtually in October for engaging discussions leading to meaningful action!
With my very best wishes,
The Rt Hon. Liam Byrne MP, UK
Chair of the Parliamentary Network
on the World Bank and IMF
The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank &
International Monetary Fund
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