MOROCCO HOST ANNUAL MEETINGS OF WORLD BANK & IMF STANDING BY MOROCCAN PEOPLE

USPA NEWS - This year's Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are held in Marrakech, Morocco, October 9-15, 2023.
Since the devastating earthquake in Morocco on September 8, the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff have worked in close coordination with the Moroccan authorities and a team of experts to assess Marrakech’s capacity to host the 2023 Annual Meetings. At this very difficult time, it is believed that the Annual Meetings also provide an opportunity for the international community to stand by Morocco and its people, who have once again shown resilience in the face of tragedy.
Based on a careful review of the findings, the Managements of the WB and the IMF, together with the Moroccan authorities, have agreed to proceed with holding the 2023 Annual Meetings in Marrakech. Today, HM, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI is participating in a special session of the Moroccan Parliament, to discuss the outcomes and strategy amid the earthquake that struck Morocco, on 8th September.
We publish the full text of the press Marrakech Declaration upon the debates held since the 9th of October

This year's Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are held in Marrakech, Morocco, October 9-15, 2023. Since the devastating earthquake in Morocco on September 8, the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff have worked in close coordination with the Moroccan authorities and a team of experts to assess Marrakech’s capacity to host the 2023 Annual Meetings. At this very difficult time, it is believed that the Annual Meetings also provide an opportunity for the international community to stand by Morocco and its people, who have once again shown resilience in the face of tragedy. Based on a careful review of the findings, the Managements of the WB and the IMF, together with the Moroccan authorities, have agreed to proceed with holding the 2023 Annual Meetings in Marrakech. Today, HM, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI is participating in a special session of the Moroccan Parliament, to discuss the outcomes and strategy amid the earthquake that struck Morocco, on 8th September. We publish the full text of the press Marrakech Declaration upon the debates held since the 9th of October, and further the press conferences held yesterday, and issuing a Joint press release, form World Bank and IMF.

The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and many other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world's financial system.

PROGRAMME & SCHEDULE
The 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place in person from Monday, October 9, through Sunday, October 15 in Marrakech, Morocco.
Key Events will include: 
• October 11: World Bank Press Conference
• October 12: IMF Press Conference
• October 12: Development Committee Meeting
• October 13: Annual Meetings Plenary Session
• October 14: IMFC Meeting

OTHER EVENTS TO ALSO INCLUDE :
• The Program of Events, featuring events focused on key institutional priority topics, under the theme of Global Action, Global Impact. 
• The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF), providing an open opportunity for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to dialogue and exchange views with the WBG and IMF staff, their peers, government delegations, and other stakeholders. 
• Other seminars, workshops, and symposia featuring a wide-range of topics. 
Times and dates subject to change (SOURCE: World Bank)