The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Washington from October 21 to 26, 2024, bring together key decision-makers in the global economy. This summit, crucial in a global context marked by major challenges such as inflation, debt, technological revolution, and climate change, aims to promote international cooperation to overcome these interconnected crises.
Madam Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, emphasized during her opening speech the importance of strengthening cooperation among states to avoid a fracture in the global economy. In the face of a fragmented world, where national security prevails, she advocated for mutual trust and collective action in these troubled times. The discussions at these meetings address crucial topics such as rebuilding the political space, managing economic crises, preserving integration to promote trade and global cooperation. Issues of sustainable development, food security, and the evolution of financial markets are also among the central points.
Ivory Coast, a key economic player in the West African region, plays an active role in these meetings. The Ivorian delegation, led by the Minister of Finance and Budget, Mr. Adama Coulibaly, has begun a series of strategic meetings with representatives of the IMF and the World Bank. One of the notable meetings was the presentation of Mr. Wautabouna Ouattara, the new representative of Ivory Coast on the IMF Board of Directors, reflecting the country's growing influence within this institution.
Furthermore, the discussions of the Ivorian delegation at the World Bank focused on the Ivorian portfolio and funding for projects in the energy and environment sectors. These exchanges highlighted the remarkable economic progress of Ivory Coast, which has been praised by several financial partners.
In summary, these meetings provide Ivory Coast with a strategic platform to consolidate its achievements, strengthen its partnerships, and reaffirm its central role in African and global economic development.
Source: Fraternité matin (https://www.fratmat.info/), Web Portal MEPD rédaction
