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The 2026 Spring Meetings will be held from Monday, April 13, through Saturday, April 18, at the IMF and World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, DC.

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LICs: Adapting to a new External Financing Landscape

April 15, 1:00 PM ET

Add to Calendar April 15, 2026, 1:00 PMApril 15, 2026, 2:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkLICs: Adapting to a new External Financing LandscapeLow-income countries (LICs) face high global policy uncertainties and a shifting external financing landscape. This panel will explore different perspectives on reforms LICs could prioritize and strategies for managing declines in concessional financing and fostering private sector investment, including the PRGT’s role.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/15/lics-adapting-to-a-new-external-financing-landscape-207128IMF HQ1, Meetings Halls A&B (HQ1-3-430 A&B)

Low-income countries (LICs) face high global policy uncertainties and a shifting external financing landscape. This panel will explore different perspectives on reforms LICs could prioritize and strategies for managing declines in concessional financing and fostering private sector investment, including the PRGT’s role.

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Managing Global Imbalances: Policy Priorities

April 15, 2:00 PM ET

Add to Calendar April 15, 2026, 2:00 PMApril 15, 2026, 3:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkManaging Global Imbalances: Policy PrioritiesThis high-level seminar brings together policymakers and academics to discuss the current state of imbalances and the risks posed by these imbalances, and the policies needed for orderly and sustainable adjustment.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/15/managing-global-imbalances-policy-priorities-206416

This high-level seminar brings together policymakers and academics to discuss the current state of imbalances and the risks posed by these imbalances, and the policies needed for orderly and sustainable adjustment.

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Press Briefing: Asia and Pacific Department

April 16, 8:00 AM ET

Add to Calendar April 16, 2026, 8:00 AMApril 16, 2026, 8:45 AMAmerica/New_YorkPress Briefing: Asia and Pacific DepartmentWatch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the Asia and Pacific region.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/16/press-briefing-asia-pacific-department-206457

Watch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the Asia and Pacific region.

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Sub-saharan Africa: Regional Economic Outlook, April 2026

Press Briefing: African Department

April 16, 9:15 AM ET

Add to Calendar April 16, 2026, 9:15 AMApril 16, 2026, 10:00 AMAmerica/New_YorkPress Briefing: African DepartmentWatch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/16/press-briefing-african-department-206450

Watch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the sub-Saharan Africa region.

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Press Briefing: Middle East and Central Asia Department

April 16, 10:30 AM ET

Add to Calendar April 16, 2026, 10:30 AMApril 16, 2026, 11:15 AMAmerica/New_YorkPress Briefing: Middle East and Central Asia DepartmentWatch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the Middle East and Central Asia region
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/16/press-briefing-middle-east-and-central-asia-department-206455

Watch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the Middle East and Central Asia region

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Debate on the Global Economy

April 16, 12:00 PM ET

Add to Calendar April 16, 2026, 12:00 PMApril 16, 2026, 1:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkDebate on the Global EconomyJoin us for the IMF’s signature Debate on the Global Economy for an engaged discussion of how policymakers can navigate a more shock-prone environment to deliver macroeconomic and financial stability while building resilience and durably raising growth prospects.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/16/debate-on-the-global-economy-206429

Join us for the IMF’s signature Debate on the Global Economy for an engaged discussion of how policymakers can navigate a more shock-prone environment to deliver macroeconomic and financial stability while building resilience and durably raising growth prospects.

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Press Briefing: European Department

April 17, 8:30 AM ET

Add to Calendar April 17, 2026, 8:30 AMApril 17, 2026, 9:15 AMAmerica/New_YorkPress Briefing: European DepartmentWatch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the European region.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/17/press-briefing-european-department-206448

Watch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the European region.

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Press Briefing: Western Hemisphere Department

April 17, 10:15 AM ET

Add to Calendar April 17, 2026, 10:15 AMApril 17, 2026, 11:00 AMAmerica/New_YorkPress Briefing: Western Hemisphere DepartmentWatch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the Western Hemisphere
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/17/press-briefing-western-hemisphere-department-207069

Watch the press briefing on recent economic developments and prospects in the Western Hemisphere

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The Future of Economic Integration in a Fragmenting World

April 17, 2:00 PM ET

Add to Calendar April 17, 2026, 2:00 PMApril 17, 2026, 3:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkThe Future of Economic Integration in a Fragmenting WorldThis high‑level seminar convenes policymakers from around the world to unpack these tradeoffs and explore practical strategies to strengthen growth, resilience, and stability in an increasingly complex global economy.
https://meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring/schedule/2026/04/17/the-future-of-economic-integration-in-a-fragmenting-world-207535

This high‑level seminar convenes policymakers from around the world to unpack these tradeoffs and explore practical strategies to strengthen growth, resilience, and stability in an increasingly complex global economy.

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