April 17, 2026
Governor’s statement on the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group
The main focus of discussion at the April Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF, which are taking place in Washington, D.C. this week, is once again the difficult global economic situation, marked by war in the Middle East and general global geopolitical tensions. Their consequences, mainly in the form of an impact on economic activity and inflation increases via energy price rises, are also being felt, although how strong they are will depend on how long these economic and political tensions last. This renewed economic uncertainty means that the IMF is forecasting, as it has on previous occasions, a continuation of the slowdown in global economic growth, with the same applying to the euro area.
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Would you like to visit Banka Slovenije? Do you know where you can find Atlas's Secret? Are you interested in The Lost Money Hunt?
You can take part in our financial literacy programmes by visiting our education days or doing a guided tour of the Banka Slovenije Museum, where we explain the central bank's key tasks in a fun and interactive way. Moreover, primary school children can join us on our special holiday days, whereas throughout the school year we organise school projects, such as Masters of the Digital Future and Bodi FIN.
Are you still unsure? Then we recommend watching Banka Slovenije youth TV series Young Masters of Finance and taking an adventure with the main protagonists.
Our programmes are available for all ages and are free of charge.
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