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Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the 2025 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 2025 Annual Meetings Plenary.

Why it mattersSets the World Bank's line on debt, transparency and drawing in private capital for the year ahead.

Problems raised
  1. Conflicts persist in many countries.
  2. Poor countries face heavy debt burdens.
  3. Debt data lack transparency.
Solutions proposed
  1. Unite all World Bank Group arms in country frameworks.
  2. Speed up debt restructuring with the IMF under the G20 framework.
  3. Expand the Debtor Reporting System and mobilise private capital.
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