Parliaments have been at the forefront of this unprecedented global challenge, being called upon to pass exceptional laws, supplementary budgets and grant special powers to their governments to cope with this major disaster, while considering how to deal with the current development challenges of their countries during and after the pandemic. During the Forum, parliamentarians will have the opportunity to share experiences and best practices with senior management and experts from the World Bank Group & IMF, notably IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank Group President David Malpass, on how to address the complex and unprecedented socioeconomic challenges facing their constituencies and the world, and how to work together in building back better. The sessions will provide a platform to discuss public policies to achieve a green and inclusive recovery post COVID-19, putting a special emphasis on the environment, private and investment sector reform, and female political leadership for boosting gender equality.”