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Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the 2024 Annual Meetings Plenary

· Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (International)

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ContextRemarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the 2024 Annual Meetings Plenary.

Why it mattersThe World Bank announces climate-resilient debt clauses that pause payments after disasters.

Problems raised
  1. New global challenges demand more from the Bank.
  2. Climate adaptation needs more finance.
  3. Debt burdens rise in disasters.
Solutions proposed
  1. Reform the World Bank to work faster.
  2. Launch methane-reduction programmes.
  3. Offer climate-resilient debt clauses pausing payments.
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