Fiscal policy outlook for 2022

Following the diverging fiscal policy responses countries took in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as over the decade following the global financial crisis, economic reform is moving up the agenda of governments and treasuries around the world. Climate change, long-term growth and financial inclusion remain high on the agenda following the G20’s meeting in Rome and COP26 in Glasgow. Vitor Gaspar, Director Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund; Minister of State and Finance of Portugal (2011–13) joins OMFIF’s Mark Sobel to discuss global challenges and priorities in fiscal policy.

Speaker:
Vitor Gaspar, Director Fiscal Affairs Department, International Monetary Fund; Minister of State and Finance of Portugal (2011–13)

Timings:
14:00-15:00 (London)
09:00-10:00 (New York)
22:00-23:00 (Singapore)

This meeting will be conducted under the OMFIF Rules.

This virtual discussion is part of the OMFIF Institute for Economic and Monetary Policy, OMFIF’s core stream of activities covering economic and monetary policy and the political economy. OMFIF is an independent think tank for central banking, economic policy and public investment, providing a neutral platform for best practice in worldwide public-private sector exchanges worldwide. For membership enquiries please contact Jamie.bulgin@omfif.org, or for further information please see the OMFIF website.