October 22-25, 2024
Washington, DC
In cooperation with the Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) Working Group, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have launched a call for proposals for a CSPF in Washington, DC, with hybrid components. The CSPF will take place alongside the upcoming World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings.
The call for proposals is open to civil society organizations (CSOs)* and CSO networks from all over the world.
The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) has become an integral part of the Meetings, providing an open space for CSOs to dialogue and exchange views with World Bank and IMF staff, their peers, government delegations, and other stakeholders on a wide range of topics.
The World Bank and IMF review committee, with the help of the CSPF Working Group, will select proposals that contribute to a diverse and comprehensive forum.
All proposals, without exception, must be submitted electronically using this form by Monday, August 19, 2024 by 9:00 AM EST (Washington, D.C. time) or 2:00 pm GMT.
To attend the CSPF, All CSO* participants who would like to attend the meetings in-person or virtually must register for the Annual Meetings via the registration link. The registration process is online and free of charge. Registration is now open, and will close on October 11, 2024. As the process can take up to two weeks, CSOs are encouraged to register as soon as possible. On-site accreditation will not be possible.
Questions? Write to civilsociety@worldbank.org
*CSOs include non-governmental organizations, community groups, labor unions, indigenous peoples movements, faith-based organizations, professional associations, foundations, think tanks, charitable organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations. Representatives from the private sector, academia or governmental bodies must apply for accreditation through the “Guests” or other respective registration category as clarified on the 2024 Annual Meetings website.