IMF Today

Washington, DC

October 22-25, 2024

IMF Today is an award-winning live broadcast program that goes beyond the day’s headlines and delivers a deep dive on topics of interest to stakeholders and participants during the IMF-World Bank Group 2024 Annual Meetings. Bringing you influential voices via live and recorded interviews, it examines the key themes from the Meetings from different angles. 

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Episode Four: Friday, October 25

As the 2024 Annual Meetings come to a close, IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack will recap the key moments and developments from the week. Nigel Clarke, Finance Minister & The Public Service of Jamaica discusses the country’s remarkable economic turnaround, and Bihi Iman Egeh, Minister of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia delves deep into their fiscal journey to debt relief. To mark 80 years since the Bretton Woods Conference, IMF historian Rex Ghosh will close by offering a fascinating look into the Fund’s journey and future outlook. Don’t miss this reflective and forward-looking conclusion .

 

 

  • Julie Kozack, IMF Communications Director
  • Rex Ghosh, IMF Historian
  • Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance & The Public Service, Jamaica
  • Bihi Iman Egeh, Minister of Finance, Federal Government of Somalia

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Episode One: Tuesday, October 22

Join Daniel Risch, Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, as he discusses the country’s recent IMF membership and its implications for global economic engagement. Following him, Alvin Hilaire, Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, will explore the future of E-Money systems and their impact on the global economy. Vera Daves de Sousa, Minister of Finance of Angola, will address how to balance borrowing strategies while promoting sustainable economic growth. Don’t miss this session for key insights and forward-looking perspectives!

  • Daniel Risch, Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
  • Alvin Hilaire, Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Vera Daves de Sousa, Minister of Finance of Angola

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Episode Two: Wednesday, October 23

Tune in for a conversation with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who will discuss bold strategies to tackle the pressing issue of debt management and climate change. And Ghana’s Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam will address the challenges of handling debt in low-income countries. Today’s show will provide a deep dive into transformative economic reforms.

 

 

  • Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados
  • Mohammed Amin Adam, Minister of Finance, Ghana

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Episode Three: Thursday, October 24

Get the latest on the future of digital currency with IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li. Also, hear from Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France, on strategies for fostering medium-term growth. This episode covers a wide range of critical economic issues.

 

 

  • Bo Li, IMF Deputy Managing Director
  • Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France

  • Hon. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, Arab Republic of Egypt