Central Bank of Paraguay President Carlos Carvallo will chair the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, from Oct. 12 to 17. He will be the first Paraguayan official to hold the role in the country’s more than 70 years of participation in the institutions. Carvallo will lead and participate in sessions addressing the global economic outlook and challenges, as well as priorities for growth, financial stability and sustainable development. He is also scheduled to meet IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and representatives of central banks, finance ministries and multilateral institutions.
Central Bank of Paraguay President Carlos Carvallo to chair IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, a national first in more than 70 years
Central Bank of Paraguay President Carlos Carvallo will chair the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from Oct. 12 to 17. He is the first Paraguayan official to hold the role in more than 70 years of the country’s participation in the institutions.