World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

German minister for development Reem Alabali-Radovan participates in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

German minister for development Reem Alabali-Radovan (R) participates in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

The Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

The Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

The Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

The Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva participate in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva participate in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

French junior Minister in charge of French Speaking countries and expatriates Eleonore Caroit participates in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

French junior Minister in charge of French Speaking countries and expatriates Eleonore Caroit participates in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

French junior Minister in charge of French Speaking countries and expatriates Eleonore Caroit participates in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

French junior Minister in charge of French Speaking countries and expatriates Eleonore Caroit participates in the Development Committee during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva attends the Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

The Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

The Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva attends the Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

World Bank Development Committee meeting - Washington

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva attends the Development Committee meeting during IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 16, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

An aide helps to adjust the hair of Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson at the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga (L) and attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard (C) attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard (C) attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

Eric Lombard at IMF/World Bank meeting - Washington

French Minister of the Economy and Finance Eric Lombard (L) attends the Development Committee session during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington on April 24, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga is greeted by WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Development Committee at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

IMFC at IMF/WB Annual Meetings - Washington

World Bank President Ajay Banga is greeted by WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the Development Committee plenary during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington on October 25, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IMF chief Lagarde, WB head Kim

IMF chief Lagarde, WB head Kim

TOKYO, Japan - World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde look at each other at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF chief Lagarde at press conference

IMF chief Lagarde at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF chief Lagarde, WB head Kim

IMF chief Lagarde, WB head Kim

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde (L) and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF chief Lagarde, WB head Kim

IMF chief Lagarde, WB head Kim

TOKYO, Japan - World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF's Lagarde, WB's Kim, Development Committee's Belka

IMF's Lagarde, WB's Kim, Development Committee's Belka

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Marek Belka, chairman of the joint International Monetary Fund-World Bank Development Committee, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF chief Lagarde at press conference

IMF chief Lagarde at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF chief Lagarde at press conference

IMF chief Lagarde at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day.

IMF's Lagarde, WB's Kim, Development Committee's Belka

IMF's Lagarde, WB's Kim, Development Committee's Belka

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Marek Belka, chairman of the joint International Monetary Fund-World Bank Development Committee, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim attend a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2012. The International Monetary and Financial Committee, the policy-setting body of the IMF, as well as the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee, held a meeting in Tokyo the same day. (Kyodo)