We need our multilateral institutions more than ever to pursue our shared vision of a more prosperous, sustainable and safer world. This was in focus at this year’s Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which took place in Washington D.C.
A European Investment Bank (EIB) delegation led by President Nadia Calviño and Vice-Presidents Ambroise Fayolle and Thomas Östros unveiled new initiatives at the meetings to deliver concrete solutions in order to reinforce resilience, tackle global challenges, drive financial system reforms and address the vulnerability of nations.
Annual Meetings highlights
Key events
V20 Ministerial Dialogue: Realizing Climate Prosperity through Financial Reform, Debt Solutions, and Affordable Capital
12:30-14:00 ET
This event highlighted financial reforms and debt solutions for climate prosperity. Vice-President Östros discussed supporting adaptation projects in vulnerable countries through innovative instruments, market development, and EU grant blending.
Climate Voices: Barbados Debt-for-Climate Conversion
14:00-15:00 ET
President Calviño joined Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank(IDB) in a panel moderrated by Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, to discuss innovative debt-for-climate conversions and partnerships, highlighting how MDBs are helping vulnerable countries like Barbados invest in climate resilience and reduce debt burdens.
Chief Economists' Roundtable: The Road to High-Quality Growth
12:30-14:00 ET
The EIB's Chief Economist Debora Revoltella along with her counterparts from the other MDBs discussed strategies for achieving sustainable, high-quality growth in the current global economic landscape. She also presented the EIB’s Investment Survey 2024 to the larger group.
6th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable
17:15-18:15:00 ET
President Calviño reaffirmed the Bank's unwavering support for Ukraine, highlighting efforts to provide energy resilience, repair critical infrastructure, and support SMEs, while preparing for long-term reconstruction and EU integration.
Learn more about EIB's support for Ukraine
Clean Cooking event
19:00-20:00 ET
President Calviño announced support for BURN's clean cooking stoves at an event highlighting how these innovative technologies, in partnership with the EU, are creating effective climate solutions. This initiative aims to create a sustainable future and strengthen communities, particularly by improving women's health.
Learn more about East Africa Clean Cooking Expansion
Partnering for Impact: Launch of the Collaborative Co-financing Forum
15:00-17:00 ET
Vice-President Fayolle joined a panel discussion with key leaders from other MDBs to explore early opportunities, benefits, and challenges of co-financing and to share knowledge and experience to build collective capacity.
Seizing opportunities for enhanced resilience: Adaptation and the critical role of African Finance Ministries
16:00-17:30 ET
Vice-President Fayolle joined a dialogue with African Finance Ministers on climate adaptation and resilience, presenting strategies for optimising resources and scalable financing solutions.
IMFC Plenary Session
11:00-13:00 ET
President Calviño participated in discussions with her counterparts on global economic challenges, policy coordination, and strategies to strengthen international financial stability.
IN FOCUS
EIB Investment Survey 2024: European Union overview
The EIB’s Investment Survey 2024, released at the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, paints a picture of leadership of EU businesses in the green transition and the reinforcement of their supply chains in the face of heightened geopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions.
Our activities
Learn more about the EIB and how our activities make an impact around the world.
Climate action is our top priority. We are investing in the breakthrough technologies that will lead to a net-zero economy.
We are increasing investments to build resilience in fragile and conflict-affected areas, addressing crises like conflict, displacement, and food insecurity.
Around the world, our work promotes the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, delivering on climate action and the UN sustainable development goals.
After Russia’s invasion, our support for Ukraine is unwavering as we continue to mobilise relief to help rebuild the country.
All news and media
- Global Gateway: EIB and Caribbean Development Bank partner to boost resilience to climate change in the Caribbean
- New agreements signed to extend to Ukraine the EU unified 112 emergency system, reinforce energy security and boost EU-Ukraine trade
- Expanding Clean Cooking in East Africa to strengthen communities, cut pollution and save lives: US $15 million financing from European Investment Bank for Kenya-based BURN
- EIB Investment Survey 2024: More than 60% of European companies have invested in climate mitigation and adaptation and more than 70% in their digital transformation
- EIB at #AnnualMeetings24: Reinforcing the global financial architecture and deploying innovative instruments to support countries in crisis