Arrival of Delegates and Badge pick-up at World Bank I Building - The Registration Office is open for badge pickup daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note that the room doors will close at 9:30 am for this session. No exception. We strongly encourage you to be in the room prior to the beginning.

Please note that the room doors will close at 11:30 am for this session. No exception. We strongly encourage you to be in the room prior to the beginning.

In the next decade, some 1.2 billion young people will reach working age in emerging and developing countries. On current trends, the same countries will create some 400 million jobs in the same period, leaving a massive gap. The WBG and the IMF are supporting job creation via investments in basic infrastructure (digital, education, energy, healthcare, etc.), but job creation at scale will depend on private investments. Parliamentarians have a central role: Predictable and transparent regulations are essential to attract investment and enable entrepreneurs to start, operate, and grow businesses. The session also explores how policymakers can shape job creation in an era defined by AI, productivity shifts, and evolving global growth patterns. Bringing together parliamentarians and experts from the World Bank and IMF, the discussion will highlight perspectives from low-income and emerging economies, areas often underrepresented in global debates.

This session explores the role of effective legislative frameworks in the expansion of affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy access. Parliamentarians and development experts will discuss policy tools that remove regulatory barriers, attract investment, and accelerate electricity deployment, particularly in underserved and low-income regions. The conversation will highlight practical legislative approaches that can drive inclusive energy transitions and support national development goals.

This session explores the state of gender equality and how equal opportunities for women and men can advance sustainable development. Parliamentarians and development experts will discuss the role that the legislative branch can play in addressing structural constraints for gender equality, unlocking women’s economic potential and driving job creation and economic growth.

People are a nation's greatest asset — yet human capital progress has stalled, and quality, affordable health care remains out of reach for millions. A new report and index reveal that the places where people live, grow, and work are decisive in shaping health and human capital outcomes. As the World Bank Group works with countries and partners to reach 1.5 billion people with better health services by 2030, parliamentarians have a critical role to play. This session will explore the evidence and discover how legislative leadership can direct investments and policies where they matter most — accelerating progress and delivering stronger results for people and the economy.

Water is the foundation of a livable planet. Moreover, water security is part of the foundational infrastructure for growth and jobs. However, 4 billion people experience water scarcity every year, with several billion vulnerable to floods and droughts. Through Water Forward, the WBG seeks to improve water security for 400 million people by 2030 through seven scalable solutions. This session explores how parliamentarians can support the effectiveness and sustainability of water-related interventions.

This interactive session will focus on government accountability to citizens and the critical role that legislative oversight plays in enforcing such accountability. Special attention will be paid to the various oversight tools and mechanisms – such as committees, parliamentary questions and interpellations – available to parliamentarians. A case study will be used to highlight the role of parliaments in curbing corruption.

A consolidated high-level feedback session and policy dialogue covering: IMF – mandate, structure, policies/lending; Employment, cost-of-living, and institutional perception, Jobs, technology, and the future of work, Social trust, governance, and social protection.

Breakfast meeting with the IMF European Department.