The Effects of the Global Economy on
Eastern Europe and Central Asian Countries
World Bank press briefing will look at impact of the global financial crisis on the Region

Countries of Europe and Central Asia have had strong growth and poverty reduction over the past years. But the global financial and economic crisis has hit Europe and Central Asia Region hard. Press are invited to a briefing on the global economy, the global financial crisis, and its effects on the Region with Philippe Le Houérou, Vice President, Europe & Central Asia Region, and Indermit Gill, Chief Economist, Europe & Central Asia Region.

EVENT: ‘The Effects of the Global Economy on Eastern Europe                 and Central Asia’ press briefing*

DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2009

TIME: 10:30 am

LOCATION: World Bank / IMF Annual Meetings
                       Istanbul Congress Center
                       Press Conference Room
                       Istanbul, Turkey

* In order to attend, press must be registered for the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings