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Annual Report Released; Leadership Announcement; Upcoming IC; FDMDs on IMF Response to COVID19; Views from the Members on COVID19; and More!
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We’re excited to share the release of BWC’s 2019-2020 Annual Report. In the report, you’ll find highlights of the successful BW@75 initiative and our exciting work throughout the year. Read report.
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Upcoming Events
2020 International Council Meeting
The 2020 International Council Meeting will be held virtually throughout the week of Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16. Check our website for program updates. Registration will open shortly. |
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BWC Announces Leadership Updates
The Bretton Woods Committee announces preliminary updates to leadership and strategic direction. Bill Dudley, Bill Rhodes and John Lipsky are serving as the interim Executive Committee and leading a leadership transition that will formally be announced in October 2020. Randy Rodgers is transitioning to Vice Chair, Finance. Emily Slater is assuming the Executive Director role. Read more.
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In Conversation: FDMDs on IMF Response to COVID19
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Former FDMD, John Lipsky, and newly appointed FDMD, Geoffrey Okamoto, of the IMF provide insight on the IMF response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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On May 15, 2020, the Bretton Woods Committee hosted a virtual conference , In Conversation: FDMDs on IMF Response to COVID19. Geoffrey Okamoto, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, and John Lipsky, former First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, discussed the IMF’s response to the COVID19 crisis to-date and looked ahead to future challenges and opportunities. Read more. |
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Legislative Update: CARES Act
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Whitney Debevoise offered testimony on the importance of U.S. leadership in the World Bank Group before the House.
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Over the past year, the Bretton Woods Committee has worked to raise awareness among Members of Congress and staffers on the critical role of U.S. leadership in the IFI and to help shore up support for pending pieces of legislation. We welcomed the passage of the CARES Act in March 2020 which authorized U.S. resources for the IMF, World Bank, and African Development Bank that have been critical in mounting a robust and effective response to the coronavirus crisis. Read more. |
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Henry Owen Memorial Award 2020 Winners Announced
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For this year’s Henry Owen Memorial Award essay contest, graduate students were asked how global coordination and effective multilateral governance can push back against global fragmentation. The 1 st Place winning essay - Fragmented Governance: How Multilateralism Can Be Saved - was authored by Peter Whiteneck, American University. The 2 nd Place winning essay – Time to Retrieve the First Heart of Multilateralism - was authored by Qiang Wu, John Hopkins University. We are extremely grateful to Committee Members John Donaldson, Susanna Cafaro, and William Jannace for serving on this year’s essay evaluation committee. |
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Member's Corner
Views expressed below are from individual Members and do not reflect any viewpoint of the Bretton Woods Committee.
BWC Blog: COVID19
Topic: Could the unprecedented COVID19 crisis fundamentally alter the global economic architecture and Bretton Woods system indefinitely? How might it re-shape global economic and political power structures?
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Views from the Members: Covid-19
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Member Spotlight
The Bretton Woods Committee would like to congratulate the following members on their recent achievements!
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Diana Farrell and colleagues were recognized for research on consumer spending and the financial health of American families throughout the pandemic. Read more.
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Dr. Bessma Momani was selected as the winner of the 2020 Sheffield Award for research on the gender pay gap in Canadian Academia. Read more.
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Daniel Mminele, Absa appoints former South African Reserve Bank deputy governor as CEO. Read more.
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Rev. David Beckmann retired from Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute. Rev. David Beckmann served as president from 1991 to 2020. Read more.
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Welcome New Members!
- Dr. Ernest Addison, Bank of Ghana
- Tiemoko Meyliet Kone, BCEAO - Central Bank of West African States
- Raymond Quinlan, Sallie Mae
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Membership Nominations
Do you know someone who might be a good fit for the Committee? Nominate your colleagues for membership with the Bretton Woods Committee via this online form and help us grow our membership!
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