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of 01St. Lucia Opposition Leader Hon. Allen Chastanet to participate in the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum jointly organized by the World Bank and IMF
Castries, St. Lucia – In a significant move representing St. Lucia on the global stage, the St. Lucia Opposition Leader is set to attend the highly anticipated 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum. The event is a collaboration between the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and will unfold in Washington D.C. from April 15-16, 2024.
The Leader’s participation in this prestigious forum underscores St. Lucia’s proactive approach to shaping international economic policies and discussions. It is an opportunity for the opposition to present local concerns on an international platform, fostering discussions that could potentially influence global financial directives that impact the Caribbean region.
Scheduled ahead of the IMF and World Bank’s Spring Meetings, the forum is a gathering of legislators from around the world who will debate and discuss key issues affecting global economic stability and growth. The presence of the Leader of the Opposition at such a gathering is crucial, as it ensures that the voices of small island nations are heard in dialogues traditionally dominated by larger economies.
This participation is also a strategic step for the opposition, demonstrating their commitment to understanding and influencing international economic policies and partnerships. As St. Lucia navigates economic challenges, including those posed by global economic uncertainties and climate change, engagements such as this are vital.
The Leader of the Opposition will be out of state from April 14 to April 20, 2024, to partake in this significant event.
Below is the full press statement released by the Office of the Leader of the Opposition regarding this event:
PRESS STATEMENT 12th April, 2024
Leader of the Opposition Scheduled to Attend Global Parliamentary Forum at the World Bank Group & IMF Spring Meetings – April 2024
The Leader of the Opposition has been invited to participate in the 2024 Global Parliamentary Forum (GPF), jointly organized with the World Bank and the IMF. This forum will take place in-person in Washington D.C. on 15-16 April, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Spring Meetings (SMs).
The Leader of the Opposition will be out of state from 14th to 20th April, 2024.
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The participation of St. Lucia’s opposition leader at this global forum is a testament to the island’s growing influence and the active role it seeks to play in global economic discussions. This move is closely watched by both local and international observers, as it could herald new opportunities and partnerships that may benefit St. Lucia and the wider Caribbean region.
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