On Tuesday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m. ET, the Atlantic Council will host an AC Front Page conversation featuring World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, ahead of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings.
Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people are expected to enter the workforce in developing economies, while only 420 million jobs are projected to be created. President Banga will outline the World Bank Group’s priorities with a focus on jobs, resilience, and the evolving development agenda.
This event will launch the Atlantic Council’s spring meetings programming. View the full agenda here.
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Featuring
Ajay Banga
President,
World Bank Group
Moderated by
Frederick Kempe
President and CEO,
Atlantic Council
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