In Washington, DC, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga joins Bretton Woods Committee Vice Chair Rebecca Patterson at BWC’s Spring Summit 2026. With conflict in the Middle East dominating the agenda, President Banga outlined how the World Bank could scale crisis support from roughly $25 billion to up to $100 billion over 15 months. He warned that energy disruptions will heighten near-term pressures, stressing that immediate response must be paired with long-term priorities—mobilizing private capital, improving business environments, and creating jobs.
