Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) is scheduled to hold its 2023 annual meetings between May 10 and 13 in Jeddah under the theme "Partnerships to Fend off Crises". The meetings will shed light on the importance of IsDB member states cooperating to face challenges. The annual meetings of the IsDB Group serve as an important platform for global leaders, policymakers, development actors and other stakeholders to come together and discuss critical development issues. This year's meetings will also include the Private Sector Forum, hosted by the IsDB Group entities comprising the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD). The Private Sector Forum aims to provide a unique platform for communication and trade relations, and to explore member countries' investment and trade opportunities. The four-day event includes high-level plenary meetings, interactive panel discussions, technical sessions and side events covering a wide range of topics, including poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, health, education, food security, climate change and innovation. In addition to the official programme, the annual meetings offer opportunities for networking, sharing knowledge, and engaging with global leaders and experts in the field of development. The IsDB Group will also host a dedicated exhibition space showcasing the group's innovative projects and initiatives, as well as the achievements and success stories of its member countries. Rated AAA by major rating agencies, the Islamic Development Bank is a multilateral development bank that has been working for over 49 years to improve the lives of the communities it serves by delivering impact at scale. The bank brings together 57 member countries across four continents, touching the lives of 1 in 5 of the world's population. Its mission is to equip people to drive their own economic and social progress at scale, putting the infrastructure in place and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Headquartered in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, IsDB has regional hubs and a centre of excellence in 11 of its member countries. Over the years, the bank has evolved from a single entity into a group comprising five entities: IsDB, the Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI), tasked with research and training, ICIEC, ICD, and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). According to IsDB, individuals interested in registering for the annual meetings may visit the official website at: https://isdb-am.org; the aim is to enrich discussions and find solutions for a better future.
