April 14-15: IMF/WB Spring Meetings in D.C.

Mar 15, 2007

The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund will be having their spring meetings here in Washington DC on the weekend of April 14-15. Join in solidarity with people around the world as we protest the Spring Meetings!

Historically 50 Years Is Enough and allies have used these meetings to draw attention, critique and articulate alternatives to the policies of these institutions and ideology, as well as to disrupt the meetings and demonstrate the power of opposition to them, locally.

Calendar of Events:

 Thursday, April 12th at12:00-2:00pm.
Mock IMF Press Conference
Theme: IMF Calls for Major Tax Reforms in the U.S. on Eve of Tax Day.
Address: corner of 19th St. & Pennsylvania Ave NW

 Friday, April 13th
Press Conference at 12-1:30pm
What: Danny Glover Joins Civil Society Calls to Put World Bank and IMF on trial over Economic Policies and Climate Chate.
Where: Hotel Lombardy. 2019 'Eye' St. NW (lunch will be provided for journalists)

? Friday, April 13th
Discussion: National Sovereignty Versus Aid Cartels in the Global South
What: The collapse of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) policy influence,legitimacy and relevance across many parts of the Global South is one of the most critical changes in the international financial system. What does it mean? A discussion
Where: Gender Action Office, 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1012 Time: 3:00-5:00pm

 Saturday, April 14th at 2:00-4:30pm.
Action in front of the World Bank Building.
Theme: WB: End the exploitation of Congolese Riches

? Saturday, April 14th at 5:00-7:00pm.
Film and Discussion.
Theme: Illegitimate Debt in D.C. and the D.R.C.
Speakers: Jean Louis Peta Ikambana, AFSC and Charles Lowery, CRL
Film: Congo Tin Miners
Address: GWU Campus, Elliot School of International Affairs, Suite 602.

For more information on events organized the the World Bank and US Civil Society visit the link: www.bicusa.org/spring_meetings_07.

Please feel free to contact Ruth at ruth@50years.org if you are interested, want to ad actions, or offer ideas.

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