How should we rethink the mandates of international organizations (IOs) so they remain fit-for-purpose in a changing world while keeping true to their constituent agreements?

Legal departments for these institutions are critical players in steering them through challenging new environments and ensuring they can respond to their membership’s needs and aspirations. In a panel composed of distinguished speakers with extensive academic and practical experience in the law and inner workings of IOs, the session will consider how the internal law of IOs can further evolve to increase their impact and reach.

Opening Remarks:

Vikram Raghavan, Lead Counsel, World Bank Group

Speakers:

Souley Amadou, General Counsel and Director of the Legal Services Department, African Development Bank

Angela Ellard, Former Deputy Director-General (ret.), World Trade Organization

Yan Liu, General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department, International Monetary Fund

Sheila Braka Musiime, Deputy General Counsel for Operations, World Bank Group

Moderator:

Shingira Masanzu, Senior Counsel, World Bank Group

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