Pivotal moment in the World Bank’s evolution

Plus, catch up on events from Morocco If you're having trouble reading this message, [click here]( [The World Bank logo]( [© World Bank]( [Ending Poverty on a Livable Planet]( [Join this Friday’s signature plenary event from the World Bank – IMF Annual Meetings as Ajay Banga lays out an ambitious new vision to build a bigger and better World Bank. Please join us LIVE or watch the replay on-demand. And catch up on all this week’s events on World Bank Live.]( UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, October 12, 2023 [Reform Priorities for Tackling Debt]( [Reform Priorities for Tackling Debt]( [Many low-income and emerging economies face heavy debt burdens, limiting their investment ability. Countries and their development partners must chart a course for resilient economies and a brighter future for all.]( [Thursday, October 12, 20233:45-4:45 PM +1 GMT, 10:45 AM ET]( [ADD TO CALENDAR]( Friday, October 13, 2023 [2023 Annual Meetings Plenary]( [2023 Annual Meetings Plenary]( [Annual Meetings Chairman and Ukraine Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank President Ajay Banga speak live from the Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.]( [Friday, October 13, 20238:45-10:15 AM +1 GMT, 3:45 AM ET]( [ADD TO CALENDAR]( [More Jobs through Investing in Human Capital]( [More Jobs through Investing in Human Capital]( [Investing in human capital means equipping people with knowledge, good health, and skills so they can take on the jobs of today and create the jobs of the future. Join us as we explore solutions to boost job creation & entrepreneurship.]( [Friday, October 13, 20233-4 PM +1 GMT, 10 AM ET]( [ADD TO CALENDAR]( Catch Up on Events A New Playbook for Challenging Times [A New Playbook for Challenging Times]( [The World Bank is evolving to become a better bank to serve the world's most vulnerable people. Our panel explores ideas and partnerships that can better respond to today’s challenges.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Job-Rich Growth: The Answer to Poverty]( [Job-Rich Growth: The Answer to Poverty]( [Good jobs are the surest way out of poverty. Learn how we can collectively tackle poverty by fostering an environment where businesses flourish, job opportunities multiply, and communities thrive.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Building Foundations for an Inclusive Digital Future]( [Building Foundations for an Inclusive Digital Future]( [Being able to learn, work, and transact digitally and online has never been more critical to the daily lives of people around the globe. We examine digital economies and steps for an inclusive digital future.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Annual Meeting Opening Press Conference]( [Opening Press Conference]( [World Bank President Ajay Banga will offer his opening remarks and take questions at the 2023 Annual Meetings.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Harnessing Institutional Investment and Finance for Development]( [Harnessing Institutional Investment and Finance for Development]( [The IFC and other leading global investors will offer lessons learned from successful partnerships and explore innovative ways to mobilize new private sector capital where it is needed most.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Delivery on the Ground: Country Action for a Livable Planet]( [Delivery on the Ground: Country Action for a Livable Planet]( [As the climate crisis becomes increasingly urgent, immediate global action is needed to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. We explore innovative ways to deliver policies that accelerate low-carbon and resilient growth to attract more climate finance and improve people’s quality of life.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Engaging Women as Leaders: Innovation, Financing, and Collective Action]( [Engaging Women as Leaders: Innovation, Financing, and Collective Action]( [Gender equality is an urgent moral and economic imperative. Yet achieving it is uniquely challenging and complex. We must act collectively to accelerate gender equality and women's economic empowerment.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( [Discussion for Support to Ukraine]( [Fourth Ministerial Roundtable Discussion for Support to Ukraine]( [Russia’s invasion has caused staggering losses for Ukraine’s people and economy, pushing at least seven million more Ukrainians into poverty. Continued support to help Ukraine stabilize, repair, and rebuild is an investment in global stability and prosperity.]( [WATCH REPLAY]( Connect with us on social media! 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]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe from this list]( | [Update subscription preferences](