OCTOBER 13-18, 2025
2025 Annual Meetings: Watch Replays
The global development community met in Washington, D.C., on October 13–18, 2025. Watch event replays, browse highlights, and explore development solutions.
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ABOUT THE MEETINGS
What are the #WBGmeetings? Twice a year, leaders from government, business, civil society, and the media gather at our headquarters in Washington, D.C. These meetings aren’t just speeches or report launches, they’re about action. It’s where ideas are tested, partnerships are formed, and progress is measured. Most importantly, it’s where jobs are created, lives are improved, and opportunities expanded. Follow the World Bank Group Annual Meetings from October 13-18 to see how ideas become action.
- See the full schedule of Annual Meetings events
- Thinking of joining us next year? Visit the Spring and Annual Meetings official website to learn more.
NEWS & STORIES
IMMERSIVE STORY | OCTOBER 20, 2025
Jobs, Agriculture, and Economic Growth: World Bank Group 2025 Annual Meetings Highlights
STATEMENT | OCTOBER 17, 2025
Chair’s Statement: 112th Meeting of the Development Committee
SPEECHES & TRANSCRIPTS | OCTOBER 17, 2025
Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the 2025 Annual Meetings Plenary
FACTSHEET | OCTOBER 16, 2025
Launch of the Health Works Leaders Coalition
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2025
Singapore, New Zealand Contribute to World Bank Financial Instruments with High Leverage Potential
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2025
Spain Commits 19ドル.5 Million to World Bank’s Livable Planet Fund, Announces Broader Support for Debt Relief and Sustainability
SPEECHES & TRANSCRIPTS | OCTOBER 14, 2025
Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the AgriConnect Flagship Event
EVENT | OCTOBER 13, 2025
Civil Society Policy Forum: Annual Meetings 2025
PUBLICATION | OCTOBER 7, 2025
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THE INTERVIEW CORNER
What is "small AI" and Why Does it Matter for Developing Economies?
Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business, Fletcher School, Tufts University explains how "small AI" differs from "big AI" and how it can serve as a bridge between innovation and local impact. Watch more
How Tourism Has Boosted Job Creation in Egypt
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation explains how tourism has created direct jobs and boosted other sectors. Watch more
How to Equip Young People for the World of Work
Strong skills help young people enter work faster, help firms grow, and support countries’ economic transitions. In this interview, Dr. Mona Mourshed, CEO of Generation, shares how her organization is working to equip young people with the right skills for their journey into employment and how this success can be scaled up. Watch more
Digital Connectivity as a Driver for Job Creation in Nigeria
Bosan Tiijani, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy explains how digital connectivity and innovation is helping the economy to grow, and how it can help raise agricultural production. Watch more
Moving from Subsistence to Commercial Agribusiness
Building on the AgriConnect launch at the World Bank Group Annual Meetings, we’ve invited Chege Kirundi, Chairman of KTDA Holdings Ltd, and Nidhi Pant, Co-founder of S4S Technologies, to discuss how they built value chains in their businesses and what it will take to scale this success. Watch more
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