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These world leaders have the answer. Tune in to watch them commit to taking action to move the needle for generations to come. [Having trouble seeing this email?]( [© Mohamad Al-Arief/The World Bank]( [Global leaders are issuing an urgent call for action to invest in people. Why?]( These world leaders have the answer. Tune in to watch them commit to taking action to move the needle for generations to come. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [Natural disasters cause significant financial risk and hit economic growth hard]( Can investing in risk financing to build resilience to disasters, protect lives and economies? [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank Group]( [Does East Asia need a new development model to tackle new challenges?]( East Asia’s development model has been an example to many, but do new challenges require a new approach? Join us as we discuss the way forward in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing regions in the world. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank Group]( [What are the opportunities and challenges that new technologies pose for jobs and livelihoods?]( Join us as we discuss principles to deliver on the promise of technology for inclusive development. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank Group]( [Rapid Advances in financial technology are transforming the economic and financial landscape]( Fintech can support growth and poverty reduction but may also pose risk to financial stability and integrity, consumer and investor protection. Join us to learn why. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© Dominic Chavez/GFF]( [What happens when countries invest in health and nutrition?]( The returns are substantial, not only in lives saved but in economic gains. Learn why. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank Group]( [We’re all familiar with e-commerce, e-government… but how about e-development?]( Join us to learn how digital platforms can help developing countries leap into the future. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© Mohamad Al-Arief/World Bank]( [Can we end famine?]( The World Bank and United Nations, joined by leaders from countries affected by chronic food insecurity, will discuss plans for a new global partnership to help eradicate famine. Join the conversation. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [How do we boost climate adaptation and disaster resilience?]( Join climate leaders and ministers as they highlight the role of partnerships and how countries can build their preparedness for a changing climate using cutting-edge adaptation practices and innovative finance instruments. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [Everything you need to know to follow the 2018 Annual Meetings]( Start planning your #WBGMeetings experience. Connect, engage and watch to take full advantage of everything the Meetings has to offer. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- For more news and analysis on the Annual Meetings, [Devex]( will be producing a special-edition newsletter. [Sign up here]( subscribe. --------------------------------------------------------------- [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [instagram]( [instagram]( Accredited journalists may obtain advance access to reports and information by registering with the Bank's [Online Media Briefing Center]( a password-protected site for working journalists. Material in this newsletter is copyrighted. Requests to reproduce it, in whole or in part, should be addressed to pubrights@worldbank.org For more information visit our website: [worldbank.org](. [Access to Information]( | [Operational Summary]( | [Other Bank Newsletters]( | [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe from this list]( | [Update subscription preferences](