Solomon Islands delegation attends IMF and World Bank meetings

Minister of Finance and Treasury Rexon Ramofafia is leading a Solomon Islands delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangkok, Thailand. The meetings, scheduled from October 12 to 18, aim to address global economic stability, sustainable development, and financial resilience.

The delegation, which includes senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands, intends to advocate for national development priorities. Key focus areas include building a resilient economy, improving essential infrastructure and public services, strengthening climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing public financial management and accountability.

Minister Ramofafia also noted that the meetings offer an opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be utilized to drive economic growth, increase productivity, and create jobs. The delegation seeks to engage development partners on solutions tailored to the Solomon Islands’ specific challenges, such as geographical dispersion and vulnerability to natural disasters.