As global leaders gather for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings, the world faces escalating challenges that threaten economic stability and growth. As policymakers and economic leaders consider pathways to sustainable growth, digital access and digital literacy must be prioritized within any global economic policy debated at the meetings.
Indeed, the IMF-World Bank gathering is unfolding against the backdrop of a digital divide that prevents billions of underserved individuals from accessing fair opportunities to participate in the global digital economy.
This year’s theme, Multilateralism: Achievements, Challenges, and the Way Forward, will aim to help countries achieve tangible development outcomes while navigating interconnected issues, from poverty and climate change to inequality. Addressing these issues demands a fresh perspective — one that recognizes digital inclusion as a powerful lever for economic, environmental, and social resilience. It’s a key driver of equitable growth.