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AFR Regional Economic Outlook
Presentation Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-
430A&B
ANNUAL MEETINGS 2019
G-24 Committee
of the Whole
HQ2-01A-280A&B
IMF Conference
on Rethinking Financial Stability - Session 1
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
IMF Conference
on Rethinking
Financial Stability - Session 3 Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-
01A-820
IMF Conference
on Rethinking
Financial Stability - Session 4 Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-
01A-820
IMF Conference
on Rethinking Financial Stability - Session 2
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
G-24 Deputies Meeting HQ2-01A-280A&B
Commonwealth Finance
Ministers’ Meeting
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’
Meeting Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
ASEAN Roundtable
with the IMF Acting Managing
Director Board Room, HQ1-12-112
IMFC Opening Session: Global Developments and Prospects
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
Early Warning Exercise
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
IMFC Communique
Drafting Session
HQ2-01A-280A&B
Middle East and Central Asia Department
Regional Economic Outlook
Presentation Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-
430A&B
Asia Pacific Department
Regional Economic Outlook
Breakfast HQ1 Bistro, HQ1-
2-713
7:30-9:30Caribbean
Breakfast with the Managing
Director and Deputy Managing
Director Zhang Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
African Caucus and Governors’
Meeting with the IMF
Managing Director
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
MENAP Ministers and
Governors Meeting
with the IMF Managing
Director Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
CEMAC Meeting
Board Room, HQ1-12-112
New Arrangement to
Borrow (NAB) Meeting
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
IMFC Restricted Breakfast: Dialogue on Policy
Challenges Conf. Hall 2,
HQ2-01A-830
IMFC Plenary Session
Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
IMF Gov Photo HQ2 Atrium
European Department
Regional Economic Outlook
Breakfast HQ1-C-713
& 719
Western Hemisphere,
South America and Mexico
Breakfast HQ1-3-476
East African Community
Breakfast HQ1 Board
Room
Réunion des Ministres
des Finances des PFR
Francophones HQ1-R-580
& 584
G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’
Meeting Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’
Working Dinner Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
G-20 Finance and Central
Bank Deputies’ Meeting
Working Lunch Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’
Meeting Board Room, HQ1-12-112
CFMCBG Photo
Commonwealth Central Bank Governors’
Meeting Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
Commonwealth Senior Official’s
Meeting Conf. Hall 1,
HQ2-01A-820
Press Briefing: World Economic
Outlook Conf. Hall 2,
HQ2-01A-830
Press Briefing: Global Financial Stability Report
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
Press Briefing: World Bank Group
President Conf. Hall 2,
HQ2-01A-830
Press Briefing: Asia Pacific Department Media Studio - Blue
Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: European Department
Media Studio - Blue Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: Middle East and Central Asia
Department Media Studio - Blue
Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: IMFC Chairman and Managing Director
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
Press Briefing: G-20 Presidency
Media Studio - Blue Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: African Department
Media Studio - Blue Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: Western Hemisphere
Department Media Studio - Blue
Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: IMF Managing Director
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
Press Briefing: G-24 Media Studio - Blue
Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: Francophone
Ministers Media Studio - Blue
Level, HQ1-B-640
Press Briefing: Fiscal Monitor
Conf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
AC: Bilateral Trade Balances Under Focus Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: The Components of a Winning National Digital
Strategy Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: The Ingredients of Successful Fund Programs
Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: The Natural Interest Rate in the Euro Area Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Building Institutional Capacity in a Fragile State: Lessons
Learned from Somalia Gallery, HQ1-R-700
AC: The Future of Oil and Welfare in Oil-Exporting
Countries Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: The African Continental Free Trade Agreement A Game-Changer for the
Continent? Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Youth’s Take: Tackling Inequality in
the 21st Century Media Studio -
Blue Level, HQ1-B-640
Macroecon. Frameworks: Scaling up Gov. Capacity
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
Governor Talks: Nigeria Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Governor Talks: Somalia Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Governor Talks: Peru Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Governor Talks: Chile Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Governor Talks: United Kingdom
Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Big Data for Surveillance Challenge
Finalist Pitches Conf. Hall 2,
HQ2-01A-830
Big Data for Surveillance - iLab
Session 1 HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
Focus on Low Income Countries: IMF
Lending to Low Income Countries: Lessons for
the Future Conf. Hall 2,
HQ2-01A-830
BDBS: Putting a Value on Marine Life
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
BDBS: Housing Markets A Stich in Time Could be a
Lifeline Gallery, HQ1-R-700
BDBS: Global Growth, Lagging Sub-National
Regions Gallery, HQ1-R-700
BDBS: The Price to Stop Climate Change
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
BDBS: Putting a Value on Marine Life
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
Promoting Women’s Financial Inclusion: The Role of the IMF’s FAS
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
Cybersecurity Exercises: Experience from Sub-Saharan Africa
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
Using Digital Innovations to Improve Public Finance Outcomes
Gallery, HQ1-R-700
Governor Talks: Australia Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Big Tech and the Future of Finance
HQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700Pivotal Moments:
Effective Intervention in Fragile States
Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B
Making the Case for Reform
Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B
Per Jacobsson Lecture - the World Turned Upside Down: Economic Policy
in Turbulent Times Meeting Halls A&B,
HQ1-3-430A&B
CNBC Global Economy Debate
HQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700
Sustainable Development Goals:
Making It Happen Meeting Halls A&B,
HQ1-3-430A&B
Helping Countries Strengthen Social
Spending Meeting Halls A&B,
HQ1-3-430A&B
Can Central Banks Fight Climate Change?
HQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700
AC: Facing the Tides: Managing Capital
Flows in Asia Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: What Do We Know about Crypto Assets? Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: Trends in Global Energy: When Will
Consumption Peak? Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Cultural Event:CHINA
HQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700
Cultural Event:RUSSIA
HQ2 Atrium, HQ2-1-700
Cultural Event:JAPAN
HQ2 Atrium
AC: Roadmap to Central Bank Risk Management
Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: Taxation of Offshore Indirect
Transfers of Assets Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
AC: What We Know about Fintech and Financial Inclusion
Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
Women, Work, and Leadership
Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B
IMF Inspired - Gen Z: Finding its Voice
Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B
OFFICIAL MEETING GROUPS BY INVITATION ONLY PRESS CONFERENCEDIALOGUE SESSIONSSEMINARS CULTURAL EVENTSLEGEND
AC: Analytical Corner | BDBS: Big Data, Big Stories
A Peek into IMF Training on Public Financial
Management Gallery, HQ1-R-700
Annual Meetings Plenary DAR Constitution Hall
Anti-Corruption (Session 1) Shining a Light on Corruption HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
Anti-Corruption (Session 2) Enhancing Governance in Public Finance - The Role of Data and Technology HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
Anti-Corruption (Session 3) - Promoting
Good Governance in Central Banks: The
Role of Non-Executive Directors
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
Anti-Corruption (Session 4) - Tackling Corruption: Financial
Disclosure Systems for Public Officials
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
APD Pacific Islands and Small States
Meeting HQ1-3-476
CSO Townhall Meeting Halls A&B,
HQ1-3-430A&B
7:30-8:30 Special Session: IMF Resources
DAR
DC Lunch World Bank
DC Plenary World Bank
Anti-Corruption (Session 5) -Fighting
Money Laundering: The Use of Data for Financial
Intelligence HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
Climate Ministerial
Meeting World Bank
Anti-Corruption Netowkring Reception
HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
Focus on Low Income Countries: IMF
Lending to Low Income Countries: Lessons for
the Future Conf. Hall 2,
HQ2-01A-830
International Platform on Sustainable Finance Gallery, HQ1-R-700
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14
9:00 AM – 12:45 PMIMF Conference on Rethinking Financial Stability Session 1Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
2:00 PM – 5:30 PMIMF Conference on Rethinking Financial Stability Session 2Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15
9:00 AM – 12:30 PMIMF Conference on Rethinking Financial Stability Session 3Conf. Hall 1, HQ2-01A-820
10:00 AM – 10:45 AMAnalytical Corner: Bilateral Trade Balances under FocusCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
10:45 AM – 11:30 AMAnalytical Corner: Facing the Tides: Managing Capital Flows in AsiaCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
11:30 AM – 12:15 PMAnalytical Corner: What Do We Know about Crypto Assets?Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
12:15 PM – 01:00 PMAnalytical Corner: Trends in Global Energy: When Will Consumption Peak?Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
01:00 PM – 01:45 PMAnalytical Corner: Roadmap to Central Bank Risk ManagementCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
02:00 PM – 02:45 PMAnalytical Corner: Taxation of Offshore Indirect Transfers of AssetsCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
04:45 PM – 05:30 PMAnalytical Corner: What We Know about Fintech and Financial InclusionCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
09:15 AM – 10:00 AMAnalytical Corner: The Components of a Winning National Digital StrategyCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
10:00 AM – 10:45 AMAnalytical Corner: The Ingredients of Successful Fund ProgramsCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
11:00 AM – 11:45 AMAnalytical Corner: The Natural Interest Rate in the Euro AreaCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
11:45 AM – 12:15 PMBuilding Institutional Capacity in a Fragile State: Lessons Learned from SomaliaGallery, HQ1-R-700
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, (CONT.)
12:00 PM – 01:15 PMPromoting Digital Innovation in Public Finance: Hackathon in Chile and Costa RicaHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
01:00 PM – 01:45 PMAnalytical Corner: The Future of Oil and Welfare in Oil-Exporting CountriesCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
03:00 PM – 03:45 PMAnalytical Corner: The African Continental Free Trade AgreementA game-changer for the continent?Cedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
04:00 PM – 04:30 PMMacroeconomic Frameworks: Scaling up Government Capacity with Online TrainingGallery, HQ1-R-700
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
09:30 AM – 10:00 AMGovernor Talks: NigeriaCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
09:45 AM – 10:15 AMPromoting Women’s Financial Inclusion: The Role of the IMF’s Financial Access SurveyGallery, HQ1-R-700
10:45 AM – 11:15 AMCybersecurity Exercises: Experience from Sub-Saharan AfricaGallery, HQ1-R-700
11:00 AM – 12:15 PMNew Economy Forum: Big Data for Surveillance Challenge Finalist PitchesConf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
12:30 PM – 01:30 PMNew Economy Forum: Big Data Networking EventConf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
02:00 PM – 03:15 PMNew Economy Forum: Big Data for Surveillance iLab Session 1HQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
02:00 PM – 03:30 PMFocus on Low Income Countries: IMF Lending to Low Income Countries: Lessons for the FutureConf. Hall 2, HQ2-01A-830
02:30 PM – 03:00 PMUsing Digital Innovations to Improve Public Finance OutcomesGallery, HQ1-R-700
03:15 PM – 04:45 PMA Peek into IMF Training on Public Financial ManagementGallery, HQ1-R-700
03:30 PM – 04:00 PMGovernor Talks: SomaliaCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
04:00 PM – 04:30 PMGovernor Talks: AustraliaCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
04:00 PM – 05:00 PMBringing Economic to LifeHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
10:45 AM – 11:30 AMAnti-Corruption Session 1: Opening Session: Shining a Light on CorruptionHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
11:00 AM – 11:30 AMBig Data Big Stories: Putting a Value on Marine LifeGallery, HQ1-R-700
11:30 AM – 11:50 AMLaunch of the Anti-Corruption ChallengeHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
11:45 AM – 12:15 PMBig Data Big Stories: Housing Markets – A Stich in Time Could be a LifelineGallery, HQ1-R-700
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMAnti-Corruption Session 2: Enhancing Governance in Public Finance – The Role of Data and TechnologyHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
12:30 PM – 01:00 PMGovernor Talks: PeruCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
12:30 PM – 01:00 PMBig Data Big Stories: Global Growth, Lagging Sub-National RegionsGallery, HQ1-R-700
01:45 PM – 02:15 PMGovernor Talks: United KingdomCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMAnti-Corruption Session 3: Promoting Good Governance in Central Banks: The Role of Non-Executive DirectorsHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
2:00 PM – 02:30 PMThe International Platform on Sustainable Finance: A Global Approach for Financing the Green TransitionGallery, HQ1-R-700
3:15 PM – 4:15 PMAnti-Corruption Session 4: Tackling Corruption: Financial Disclosure Systems for Public Offi cialsHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
04:00 PM – 04:25 PMBig Data Big Stories: The Price to Stop Climate ChangeGallery, HQ1-R-700
04:15 PM – 04:45 PMGovernor Talks: ChileCedar Hall, HQ1-1-660
04:30 PM – 05:00 PMBig Data Big Stories: Putting a Value on Marine LifeGallery, HQ1-R-700
4:30 PM – 5:30 PMAnti-Corruption Session 5: Fighting Money Laundering: The Use of Data for Financial IntelligenceHQ1 iLab, HQ1-2-701
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DIALOGUE SESSIONS Open to all participants CAMPUS MAP
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 153:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Women, Work, and Leadership: One-on-One Conversation with Kristalina GeorgievaMeeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#IMFGender #GenderEqualityThis one-on-one conversation will focus on the macro-criticality of gender equality, including the need to increase the presence of women at the highest levels of decision-making, and how to address barriers to women’s career growth, such as unpaid work and how it infl uences women’s decisions to enter the labor market.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PMGen Z: Finding its Voice - Meet Natasha MwansaMeeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#IMFInspired is proud to host Natasha Mwansa, a leading advocate for youth and women in Africa. Join us to discuss the issues affecting Generation Z: child marriage, access to health and education, and climate change.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1610:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Big Tech and the Future of FinanceHQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700#NewEcon #FintechBig Tech are entering Fintech. They bring technology, deep pockets, massive networks, mountains of data, and great user experiences. But also risks. Can they reshape banking and fi nance? We ask Big Tech, banks, and regulators to look into the future.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMHelping Countries Strengthen Social Spending Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#SocialSpendingSocial spending is a key ingredient for fostering inclusive growth and stable societies. How can countries raise more resources for social spending or make the most of scarce resources they have? And are there best practices when it comes to making sure that social spending is effi ciently allocated and fi nancially sustainable? EMERGENCY RESPONSE
In the event an emergency situation develops, please follow the instructions provided below.
To report any emergency situations, please call (202) 623-9911 (IMF) or (202) 458-8888 (WBG).
BUILDING EVACUATIONWHEN: Fire, smoke, or a hazardous condition is detectedin the building.
YOUR RESPONSE: Leave the building by the nearest evacuation stairwell. Do not use elevators.
If you are mobility-impaired and cannot evacuate, call the Emergency Response number listed above or seek assistance using one of the emergency phones located in every stairwell on each floor of all IMF and World Bank buildings.
REMAIN IN BUILDING (“SHELTER-IN-PLACE”)In many situations remaining indoors will be the most sensible response should an emergency occur in downtown Washington.
WHEN: A threat or dangerous condition outside the building is identified.
YOUR RESPONSE: Stay indoors until notified that it is safe to exit the building.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 (CONT.)2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Can Central Banks Fight Climate Change?HQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700#ClimateFinanceCan central bankers prevent the fi nancial stresses from climate change from boiling over? What proactive steps can they take to promote a greener world? As concerns continue to mount over the impact of climate change, central banks are taking action in a range of areas within their mandates.
3:45 PM – 4:30 PMYouth’s Take: Tackling Inequality in the 21st CenturyMedia Studio - Blue Level, HQ1-B-640#IMFYouthChief Economist Gita Gopinath shares the stage with two young leaders who recently won F&D Magazine’s global student essay contest on how best to tackle inequality in the 21st century. This event will feature an interactive dialogue about climate change, urbanization and more, including a Q&A with the studio audience and with live-stream viewers from around the world.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1710:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Pivotal Moments: Effective Engagement in Fragile StatesMeeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#FragileStates #IMFCapDevWhile their circumstances vary, fragile states are often characterized by weak institutions that fail to reliably deliver economic growth and efforts for their populations. How can national factors and the international community speed the path to resilience?
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMCNBC Debate on the Global EconomyHQ1 Atrium, HQ1-1-700#GlobalEconEscalating trade tensions are taking a toll on the global economy and have spread into sensitive areas like technology and currencies. Many central banks have appropriately lowered interest rates, but there are limits with this strategy. What other options do policymakers have?
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 (CONT.)1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sustainable Development Goals: Making It HappenMeeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#IMF2030In 2015 countries adopted a comprehensive agenda—the Sustainable Development Goals. Much work is underway within countries and the international community, but how to get from goals to reality by 2030? And is the needed fi nancing in place?
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 181:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Making the Case for Reform Meeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#StructuralReforms #PoliciesForGrowthIMF research shows that a major broad-based reform push in the areas of governance, trade, fi nance, and product and labor markets could raise output by as much as 7% over 6 years, providing a big boost to jobs and economic growth at a time when the global economy is slowing down. But is it possible to implement far-reaching reforms without paying a price at the ballot box?
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1904:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Per Jacobsson Lecture: The World Turned Upside Down: Economic Policy in Turbulent TimesMeeting Halls A&B, HQ1-3-430A&B#PerJacobsson #EconPolicyFollowing the Great Depression, and again after the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, there was a period of intellectual and political upheaval. Keynesian and rational expectations revolutions changed economic policy. No-one can doubt that we are once more living through a period of political turmoil. But there has been no comparable questioning of the basic ideas determining economic policy. The failure to re-examine those ideas risks another fi nancial crisis.
BIG STORIESIn a data-driven world, narratives generated by data can help inform economic policymaking. So what do the IMF’s biggest datasets tell us about lagging regions, new approaches on climate change, and what happens when housing markets overheat?
Putting a Value on Marine Life11:00 AM - 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Gallery, HQ1-R-700A whale sequesters about 33 tons of carbon dioxide on its body when it dies and sinks to the ocean fl oor. They also are responsible for indirectly fertilizing phytoplankton, capturing around the same amount of carbon dioxide as 78 billion trees per year. How can we put a price on the benefi ts this marine life gives back to the earth?
Housing Markets—A Stitch in Time Could be a Lifeline
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Gallery, HQ1-R-700Financial systems face a host of risks from all corners of the economy, and regulators use tools to contain these. Over the years, a variety of measures and regulations have been tried to curtail booms and busts in housing markets, but which ones might be the most effective in keeping housing markets stable?
Global Growth, Lagging Sub-National Regions12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Gallery, HQ1-R-700Global growth is under pressure and even within countries, performance varies. Long-term unemployment rates are persistently higher on average in worse-performing regions within advanced economies. What kinds of reforms can help these lagging regions become more resilient?
The Price to Stop Climate Change4:00 PM - 4:25 PM | Gallery, HQ1-R-700The window to stop climate change is closing rapidly and Finance Ministers must play a role. A carbon tax can stop the planet’s warming, but at what cost to people and governments?
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
@ the iLab
IMF, HQ1 iLab (HQ1-2-701)
RECEPTION FOLLOWING EVENT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18For the fi rst time, the IMF is launching an external Anti-Corruption Challenge during the Annual Meetings. The Challenge is aimed at generating solutions of specifi c relevance for the IMF’s governance and anti-corruption agenda.
The one-day event will kick off with opening remarks by the IMF’s General Counsel followed by a series of four 45-minute panel discussions around challenges and opportunities in improving governance and fi ghting corruption.