Monday, Oct 5, 2020 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: SEC Virtual 02
Description:The COVID-19 pandemic has buoyed calls for de-risking private finance to ensure that cash-strapped developing countries finance recovery plans. This session explores the implications of the WBG promotion of private finance-led recoveries for gender equality and sustainable development, and the lessons from the pandemic for harnessing private finance for development. Speakers include: Moderator: Stefano Prato, Director, Society for International Development, Panelist 1: Daniela Gabor, Associate Professor in Economics, University of the West of England, Panelist 2: María José Romero, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Eurodad, Panelist 3: Crystal Simeoni, Director, Nawi - Afrifem Macroeconomics Collective, Panelist 4: Richard Montgomery (TBC), Executive Director, UK, World Bank, and Discussant: Jennifer del Rosario-Malonzo, Deputy Director, IBON International. CSO attendees can register for this session on the MeetingsLogin page. All other attendees will be able to stream the session.*MeetingsLogin|https://meetingslogin.worldbank.org**Watch Live|https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2020/10/16/civil-society-policy-forum*
