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April 9-12, 2019

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  • The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) has become an integral part of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring and Annual Meetings, providing an open space for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to dialogue and exchange views with World Bank Group and IMF staff, their peers, government delegations, and other stakeholders on a wide range of topics.

    The 2019 Spring Meetings Civil Society Policy Forum will take place in Washington DC from Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 12, 2019. The program includes:

    • an orientation session on the World Bank Group;
    • a roundtable discussion with World Bank Group Executive Directors;
    • a CSO Innovation Fair;
    • and CSO-organized, policy dialogue sessions that reflect the diversity of CSO policy concerns. These sessions will be selected from submissions from CSOs sent to us during a call for proposals, which is was open until February 15, 2019.

    What are 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 category as clarified on the main 2019 Spring Meetings website.

  • 2019 Spring Meetings Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF):

    PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
    ***subject to change***

    Day-by-day Program with Session Descriptions:

    1. Day 1 - Tuesday, April 9, 2019
    2. Day 2 - Wednesday, April 10, 2019
    3. Day 3 - Thursday, April 11, 2019
    4. Day 4 - Friday, April 12, 2019

  • The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) is open only to CSO representatives who have been accredited to the 2019 Spring Meetings through online registration. REGISTRATION FOR CIVIL SOCEITY REPRESENATIVES IS NOW CLOSED.

    Costs

    Registration and participation in the CSPF is free, but please be aware that participants are responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and costs. Participants are also responsible for applying for their entry visa to the USA. Unfortunately, we have come across some entities offering to register participants for a fee. If you come across any such entity, please report them to civilsociety@worldbank.org so we can take appropriate action.

    Application Process

    All CSO applications go through an initial review by the Civil Society Team of the World Bank Group to ensure that the applicants represent CSOs involved in international development policy operations and/or dialogue on issues relevant to the work of the Bank Group and IMF. (See "What are CSOs?" paragraph in the overview page)

    Once this criteria is met, applications are reviewed by the relevant Executive Directors' offices (based on the country where the CSO is based or mainly operates and/or the nationality of the requester) for clearance. The Executive Directors have eight working days to review the requests for registration.

    At the end of this process, the participants will be notified by email of the final decision. There is no limit on the number of applicants from a single organization, but each applicant must apply individually.

    Since the applications approval process can take up to 21 days, we encourage CSOs to apply early, to allow for the relevant reviews and clearances, and to give themselves enough time to make travel and visa arrangements. 

    Visas

    If you need a visa to enter the United States, please request registration as soon as possible, noting that the approval of your registration request can take up to three weeks. The World Bank Group and IMF do not assist with the visa application process in United States Consulates as this is the responsibility of each traveler.

    Following registration approval, you can use your confirmation email as evidence of the purpose of your visit to Washington during your visa interview. The Bank Group and IMF will not be responsible for delays in visa processing.

  • 2019 Spring Meetings CSO Innovation Fair

    The CSO Innovation Fair is an opportunity for CSOs to showcase innovative products, flagship reports, and ground-breaking campaigns that produce improved development outcomes and contribute to a continued dialogue in the field of Human Capital. The CSO Innovation Fair will take place at the MC Atrium on Wednesday, April 10 in the afternoon (TBC). This central location will allow for enhanced interaction, innovation, and networking with WB and IMF staff, CSO participants, and other Spring Meeting participants.

     

    2019 Spring Meetings CSO Innovation Fair Exhibitors
    Platforms of Innovative Tools and Approaches to Address Challenges in the Region
    Civil Society Development Association (ARGO)                                        		Colombia in Peace
    Colombia in Peace            		Sustainable Response Against Street Connected Children in Uganda
    Dwelling Places       		Landmine Free 2025
    The HALO Trust         
    Open Mapping for the SDGs
    Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)    		What is your Government Doing to Reduce Inequality and Invest in Public Services?
    Oxfam International & Development Finance International    		Walk in my Shoes: The Realities for Those Being Left Behind
    Save the Children UK        		Interested in Inclusive Development Practices? Try out the TAAP Approach
    World Learning  
     Using Global Law and Policy Data to Monitor and Achieve Equal Opportunities at Work
    WORLD Policy Analysis Center    		The Human Capital Project
    The World Bank    		 

    To see a list of last year's exhibitors, please click here. 

    CALL FOR FAIR STAND PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED.

    ***Please note that this call for proposals for a stand at the Civil Society Innovation Fair is separate from the call for proposals to organize a session at the Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF).***

    This year, the fair theme will be Human Capital.

    We welcome CSO participation from around the world who can showcase innovative work focusing on Human Capital in a visually attractive and compelling manner. We are especially interested in CSOs who have a desire to engage more actively on the ground on human capital projects and the coordination capacity with other CSOs at the local, national or regional level.

    What will be provided [TBC]

    • Space of the stand: approximately 3 square meters (32 square feet)
    • 1 table and 2 chairs
    • A large screen on a stand connected to a laptop with access to the internet
    • 450W power outlet

    You will have to personalize and decorate your stand with your visual identity, communications materials (infographics, brochures, posters, reports, etc.) and bring one roll-up banner.

    Selection criteria

    We are looking for a diverse range of topics on display at the pilot CSO Innovation Fair. The following criteria will guide the selection process.

    Content (40%)Interactivity (40%)Visual display (20%)
    Stand must be innovative and results-oriented. In your application, you must demonstrate how your organization’s campaign, project or report presents concrete and tangible results in the Human Capital field.Must put forward creative ideas by using video, animation or activities that engage the audience. Original interactivity proposals will offer fair attendees the opportunity to see, touch or experience what is being presented.Roll-up banner, hard copies of report, infographics, brochures, giveaways, etc.; that help communicate the key information that is being showcased at the booth.

    Costs

    There is no cost to have a stand at the CSO Fair. However, each organization is responsible for the cost of all relevant communication products and bringing them to Washington, D.C. for the Fair.

    Next steps and deadline

    Complete the Stand Proposal form online by Friday, March 1, 2019. The call for stand proposals is now closed.

  • Terms of Reference

    2018 CSPF Working Group

    Biographies of members

    2018 CSPF Working Group

    Updated February 2019

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  • CSO REGISTRATION: Registration for Civil Society is now closed

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