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Statement - meeting of the Development Committee

· Ignazio Visco, Governor of the Banca d'Italia (Italy)

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· Ignazio Visco Wiki · Banca d'Italia WikiStatement - meeting of the Development Committee

ContextWritten statement to the World Bank and IMF Development Committee in Washington for a group of countries; the Bank of Italy safeguards stability and represents its constituency in global forums.

Why it mattersVisco's statement condemns the war and supports Ukraine.

Problems raised
  1. Russia's war violates international law.
  2. The world economy is slowing.
  3. Energy and food costs erode purchasing power.
Solutions proposed
  1. Condemn the war and support Ukraine.
  2. Tighten monetary policy to curb inflation.
  3. Strengthen the World Bank's role.
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