The Global Parliamentary Forum (GPF) is the flagship parliamentary event at the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), organized jointly by the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF (PN), the WBG, and IMF. The event gathers approximately 200 legislators from around the world to dialogue with senior leadership from the WBG and IMF as well as global development experts. The highlight of the Forum during Spring Meetings is a townhall with
Find out moreView programme Alternatively, see the 2024 GPF Programme here: in English, en français, en español See the 2024 GPF Biographies here: in English Recaps Day 1 Day 2 Context Since their creation in 1944, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have evolved in their composition, mission, a
Find out moreThe Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) are annual gatherings that bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, development experts, private sector executives, civil society representatives, parliamentarians and academics to discuss global economic and develop
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Welcome to the Parliamentary Network
The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF provides a platform for parliamentarians from over 140 countries to advocate for increased accountability and transparency in International Financial Institutions and multilateral development financing. Since 2000, the Network engages legislators to address development and macroeconomic challenges among other topics, in their home countries and abroad. Directed by a Board elected by their peers, the Network is an independent, non-governmental organization with a secretariat in Paris. Membership is free and open to all elected parliamentarians who hold a current mandate. Members represent themselves and their constituents, not their countries, parliaments or governments.
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Welcome to the Parliamentary Network! This platform provides a space for parliamentarians from World Bank and IMF member countries to come together, to share experiences and ideas, and advocate for increasing global action to end poverty and drive inclusive growth. This site hosts articles, publications, video, and information about upcoming events. Please join us!
Liam Byrne MP
Our Mission
The Parliamentary Network’s mission is to provide a platform for parliamentarians around the globe to advocate for increased accountability and transparency in International Financial Institutions and multilateral development financing.
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The Parliamentary Network works with a variety of partners – including international financial institutions, civil society networks, development agencies, parliamentary associations, policy think-tanks and academic institutions – to support parliamentarians in their demand for increased aid accountability and transparency.
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