Looking back, looking forward: The world economy through the World Bank’s lens
Indermit Gill, chief economist at the World Bank, joins David Marsh, chairman of OMFIF, for a valedictory conversation marking the end of Gill’s tenure. They reflect on a period defined by overlapping global shocks and what it has meant for the bank and its partner countries.
The discussion looks at the highs and lows of Gill’s time in the role, examining how shifts in global growth, debt sustainability, trade fragmentation and development finance have tested and shaped the bank’s mission. They also look ahead to what the next chapter of global development demands of policy-makers, multilateral institutions, and the developing and emerging economies navigating an uncertain geopolitical environment.
Speakers
David Marsh
Chairman
OMFIF
David Marsh
Chairman
OMFIF
David Marsh is Chairman and Co-Founder of OMFIF. Before starting at OMFIF in late 2009, he worked for City merchant bank Robert Fleming, corporate finance boutique Hawkpoint, German management consultancy Droege and London investment firm London & Oxford. Marsh took over the chairmanship from John Plender on 1 January 2018 having been Managing Director since 2014. He moved to a non-executive role following John Orchard’s appointment as Chief Executive effective 1 January 2020.
Indermit Gill
Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics
World Bank Group
Indermit Gill
Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics
World Bank Group
Timings
London: 15:00 – 16:00
New York: 10:00 – 11:00
Singapore: 22:00 – 23:00