Washington d.c.: The analysis related to the theme 'Strengthening internal resilience in a world prone to shocks' took center stage on Tuesday in Washington D.C., United States of America, as the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) continued their spring meetings. The sessions, which commenced on Monday, are set to address the pressing challenges facing the global economy and propose solutions aimed at mitigating the impact on the cost of living for families worldwide. According to Angola Press News Agency, the second day of the meetings featured a discussion during the G24 ministerial and governors' meeting, chaired by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and WB Managing Director Ajay Banga. The agenda is focused on addressing global economic challenges, with an emphasis on strengthening cooperation between Angola and the World Bank. The Angolan delegation, led by Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa, is scheduled to meet with World Bank's Regional Vice President for East and Souther n Africa, Ndiame Diop, to discuss the implementation of the Bretton Woods institution's project portfolio in Angola. In addition, the Angolan delegation plans to meet with the US Citibank Vice President, alongside the Foreign Ministry, to explore facilitated payment methods in border regions. The agenda also includes a bilateral meeting with the CEO of Standard Chartered, Dalu Ajene, to assess areas of common economic interest and enhance cooperation. Another significant agenda item is a meeting with Carlo Rossoto, Director of Development Cooperation and Institutional Relations at Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy's development finance institution. This meeting, part of the Mattei Plan for Africa, aims to explore concrete financing opportunities to support national financing priorities. The day's discussions also cover mobilizing sustainable financing for education, as well as exploring the structure and potential conditions for financing, which may include partial payments in US Treasury bonds. The A ngolan delegation includes Governor of the Central Bank of Angola (BNA) Manuel Dias, Secretary of State for Planning Luís Epalanga, and senior officials from various ministerial departments. The spring meetings of the World Bank and IMF, also known as the Bretton Woods institutions' meeting, are set to conclude on Saturday, having begun on Monday.
