The theme for the 2017 Overview Course of Financial Sector Issues is Finance and Risk in a Global Environment. In recent years, financial sectors all around the world have faced major challenges that have exposed their vulnerabilities, but have also had opportunities to continue growing. Throughout the week-long course, participants will be able to ask questions and engage in discussions with experts of the financial sector, who will identify and analyze the critical issues, and share lessons from various countries’ experiences.

The registration fee is US$1,500, which covers all course materials plus admission to all seminar sessions. Travel, accommodations, and other expenses are not included, and are the responsibility of each participant. 

More details will follow shortly. Please contact Ms. Nana Konadu Afram at wbgfinoverview@worldbank.org or +1 202 473 3352 for further questions.