In cooperation with the Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) Working Group, the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are launching the call for proposals for a CSPF in Bangkok, Thailand, with hybrid components. The CSPF will take place during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, from October 13-16, 2026. The call for proposals is open to civil society organizations (CSOs)* and CSO networks.
The World Bank Group and IMF place a high priority on civil society engagement. The CSPF, held twice a year, is the largest platform for engagement between CSOs, the World Bank Group and IMF on important development topics. The World Bank Group and IMF review committee, with the help of the CSPF Working Group, will select proposals that contribute to a diverse and comprehensive forum. To ensure inclusion and diversity, we ask that each organization sponsor only one session, and that individual civil society representatives participate as speakers in no more than two sessions. Proposals jointly sponsored with other CSOs – especially from different regions of the world – and with a focus on the main topics of the Annual Meetings 2026 or main areas of work of the World Bank Group and/or IMF are highly encouraged.
All proposals, without exception, must be submitted electronically using this form before August 10, 2026, by 9:00 AM EST (Washington, D.C. time) or 2:00 pm GMT.
In July, the WBG-IMF CSO team will host two sessions of “office hours” to answer queries on the CSPF, including the application process. If you have questions regarding a CSPF application or want to learn more about the Forum, you are most welcome to attend office hours. The office hours are tentatively scheduled for July 20 at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM EST.
We appreciate your organization's interest in submitting a proposal. Session organizers will be notified whether their session has been selected for inclusion in the CSPF by early September.
For more information on the CSPF, please see here. Additional Questions? Feel free to write to civilsociety@worldbank.org.
If you wish to receive more updates on the World Bank Group and IMF work with CSOs, subscribe to the World Bank’s CSO newsletter and check the IMF’s website for CSOs.
*CSOs include non-governmental organizations, community groups, labor unions, indigenous peoples’ movements, faith-based organizations, professional associations, foundations, think tanks, charitable organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations. Representatives from the private sector, academia, or governmental bodies must apply for accreditation through the "Guests" or other respective registration categories as clarified on the Spring Meetings website.
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