· Ignazio Visco Wiki · Banca d'Italia WikiStatement - meeting of the Development Committee
Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextWritten statement to the World Bank and IMF Development Committee in Marrakech for a group of countries; the Bank of Italy safeguards stability and represents its constituency in global forums.
Why it mattersVisco's statement focuses on resilience to natural disasters.
Problems raised
- Global growth will slow markedly in 2023 and 2024.
- Climate shocks and geopolitical tension could push food and energy prices up.
- Countries must become more resilient to extreme natural events.
Solutions proposed
- Strengthen resilience to natural disasters.
- Support the World Bank's evolution to tackle global challenges.
- Coordinate international policies to limit downside risks.