These yearly events are a combination of official closed-door meetings among World Bank and IMF leadership, public seminars on global economic development, and high-level events featuring prominent officials.

Sri Lanka will be represented State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriawardena

The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) during the meetings is one of the most critical opportunities to influence the institutions, as it allows civil society organizations (CSOs) and communities affected by development projects to engage directly with bank staff and officials.

As always, the Spring Meetings’ agenda will include discussions of major global events and trends impacting the institutions’ mandates.

This year though, there are several significant circumstances that will influence the conversation, from the appointment of the new World Bank President to the growing public calls for the Bank to shift its financing away from fossil fuels.