The Annual Meetings are taking place as the world grapples with the sharpest slowdown in economic activity in 80 years, rising inflation, a food and energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, the continued negative impact of COVID-19, climate change, and worsening poverty. These compounding crises are threatening livelihoods and taking a toll on the most vulnerable. There is a profound urgency for policymakers, international organizations, and the private sector to take decisive and coordinated action to build resilience in this era of volatility.
