Join MENAFem at the Spring 2025 Civil Society Policy Forum
The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF), hosted during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), is a key platform for dialogue between civil society organizations, the IMF, and the World Bank. The CSPF brings together activists, researchers, and development practitioners to critically engage with the global financial architecture, raise urgent issues, and explore alternatives for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future.
This year, MENAFem is proud to co-sponsor several sessions that spotlight gender, climate justice, economic alternatives, and human rights in the MENA region and beyond. We invite you to attend these important discussions—either in person or online—and be part of shaping global advocacy.
MENAFem Co-Sponsored CSPFs at the Spring Meetings
Austerity vs. Protection: Labor’s Perspective on the IMF’s Contradictory Social Spending Approach
Available Online
Date: April 22
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 EDT
Room: HQ2-03B-768B Lecture Room
Unpacking the contradictions in IMF policy advice on social spending and labor protections.
Are Debt Sustainability Frameworks Compatible with Human Rights and Climate Action?
Available Online
Date: April 23
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 EDT
Room: HQ2-03B-768B Lecture Room
Investigating how current debt policies align—or conflict—with sustainable development goals.
Decoding IMF Accounting, Unlocking the Full Potential of SDRs
Date: April 23
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 EDT
Room: IMF HQ2-03B-768B
This session seeks to clarify the SDRs’ status as an equity instrument and the reserve asset characteristics of SDR investments, in order to unleash their full potential as a tool for budget support and debt relief.
IFC Sustainability Framework Review: a Pivotal Opportunity to Protect Human Rights and the Environment
Available Online
Date: April 24
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 EDT
Building: I | Room: I 2-220
Exploring how the IFC’s policy review can advance stronger environmental and human rights protections.
Reimagining IFI Governance for Gender & Climate Justice: FfD4 Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Global Order
Available Online
Date: April 24
Time: 14:30 – 16:00 EDT
Building: I | Room: I 2-220
Centering feminist and climate justice movements in global economic governance reforms.
Mission 300: the High-Stakes Gamble of Energy Transition
Available Online
Date: April 25
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 EDT
Building: I | Room: I 2-250
A critical look at the risks and equity gaps in global energy transition plans.
Building Back Better: The Path for Inclusive, Sustainable and Transformative Reconstruction in Lebanon and Syria
Date: April 25
Time: 15:00 – 16:30 EDT
Room: HQ2-03B-768B Lecture Room
Reimagining reconstruction to prioritize justice, equity, and sustainability in conflict-affected regions.
When Labor Goes Digital: Ensuring Decent Work and Social Security in the Platform Economy
Available Online
Date: April 25
Time: 11:15 – 12:45 EDT
Building: I | Room: I 2-220
Examining how to protect workers’ rights in the age of gig and platform economies.
We encourage you to connect with grassroots voices, feminist organizations, and global advocates pushing for just economic systems. Whether you’re joining from the room or via livestream—your presence matters.