Long-term solution to debt reduction needed for developing countries in the face of COVID-19

Special coverage of the 2020 Annual Meetings. [Having trouble seeing this email?](  [© World Bank](  [Developing countries will need a long-term solution to debt reduction in the face of COVID-19]( A key topic raised at the Defusing Debt event yesterday is that developing countries will need a long-term solution to debt reduction or resolution in the face of COVID-19. Greater transparency around how much governments borrow, for what reasons and from whom is critical to getting to effective solutions. [Watch Replay.]( [Related: Everything you need to know about the 2020 Annual Meetings]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [How can the world recover from the coronavirus pandemic while also addressing climate change and biodiversity loss?]( This event focused on the actions and investments needed today to unlock short term gains, such as jobs and economic growth, as well as deliver the longer-term benefits of resilience, decarbonization, cleaner air and water, healthier oceans, and more sustainable food and agriculture systems. [Watch Replay.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [Protect and Invest in People: Human Capital in the Time of COVID-19]( Now, more than ever, we must invest in people to build a resilient recovery from COVID-19. How can governments ensure the continuity of essential health, education, and social protection services? Join us tomorrow, October 15 at 12 PM ET. [Add to Calendar.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [Closing the Digital Divide]( Internet access has never been so vital—yet half of the global population remains offline. How can governments, development institutions and the private sector work together to achieve #Connectivity4All? Join the conversation on October 16 at 10 AM ET/14:00 GMT. [Add to Calendar.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [© World Bank]( [End Poverty Day 2020: Surmounting Setbacks]( This year – for the first time in over two decades – the extreme poverty rate will rise. In the coming decade, COVID-19, climate change, and conflict might push millions to the brink. Join us this End Poverty Day on October 17 at 10 AM ET/14:00 GMT for an informed discussion. [Add to Calendar.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on social media! --------------------------------------------------------------- These are some of the hashtags that will be used during the Meetings! Make sure you follow [@WorldBank]( to get the full inside look at all of our activities of the Annual Meetings!  #AMCS020 | #Debt4Dev | #PeopleAndPlanet | #InvestInPeople | #Connectivity4All | #EndPoverty Join our 3 million followers on [facebook.com/worldbank]( where we will post highlights from the Meetings as well as live interviews with our guests. [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](