Bangkok:The ministerial and governors' meeting of the Group of 24 (G24) will take center stage on the second day of the 82nd Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Bangkok, Thailand. This session is co-chaired by World Bank President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, with participation from Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of member countries to address key monetary, financial, and development topics.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the day's agenda includes the launch of the Global Economic Prospects report and the Investor Forum organized by EDS25, focusing on unlocking private capital, food security, and infrastructure development. A special seminar on Thailand's economic evolution from 1991 to 2026 will also take place, highlighting the country's growth prospects and development challenges.
These Annual Meetings are an opportunity to tackle global economic challenges and explore paths towards sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. The event, themed "Thailand's New Horizons Empowering People, Building Resilience," concludes on Sunday. Thailand is hosting the meetings for the second time, the first having been in 1991.
Angola has been a member of both the World Bank and the IMF since 1989. The country has been working to strengthen its relationship with these institutions through initiatives aimed at better national account management, improved investment mechanisms, and boosting economic and social development.
