The Civil Society Townhall with the World Bank President Ajay Banga is a key event during the Annual Meetings. It provides an opportunity for civil society representatives to dialogue with the President on shared development priorities. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/P9FG50PTYLx

00:00 Welcome | Civil Society Townhall
02:38 Remarks by World Bank President Ajay Banga
15:45 Financing public services in Africa / Partnership with the civil society in Yemen
23:39 Climate change and fossil fuel
26:55 Reduction in inequality across the world
29:29 Projected-affected communities
31:32 Transparency and accountability
33:41 Grievance mechanism / Decarbonization / Civil society engagement
37:30 Health priorities
42:30 Devaluation of currency in African countries
46:10 The role of the private sector
55:27 Loans in Africa
58:11 Coal plants in South Africa
1:01:50 Young entrepreneurs in Africa
1:04:21 Peace building
1:05:41 Fossil fuels
1:09:49 Closure

Live from Marrakech, Morocco, the World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund 2023 ANNUAL MEETINGS focus on what it will take to end poverty on a livable planet. Events will explore the new playbook we need to respond to intertwined global challenges. Watch and participate online in our live chat as we bring you our events in English, Arabic, French and Spanish. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/bsSg50PSxOQ Save and follow this playlist    • 2023 World Bank - IMF Annual Meetings...   #WBGIMFmeetings

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