ETHICAL CONDUCT DURING THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND WORLD BANK GROUP
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group follow strict ethical standards to foster a safe and inclusive environment. All Meetings participants (attendees, visitors, and service providers) are required to uphold the institutions’ core values of integrity, impartiality, honesty, and respect.
All Meetings participants are expected to display:
Orderly Conduct: Follow instructions on event participation and access, ensuring a respectful and professional environment for the benefit of all participants and building occupants. Any form of verbal or non-verbal disruption is prohibited, as is the display or carrying of placards, signs, spray cans, banners, or other protest material.
Respect: Treat individuals with respect regardless of differing opinions. Personal attacks, verbal abuse of any form, or harassment, will not be tolerated. Treat property with respect. Damage to property is prohibited and punishable by law. Respect the cultural symbols and traditions of the host country.
Compliance with the Law: Comply with instructions from security and emergency services personnel, adhere to agreements and laws of the host country, and follow relevant policies and regulations, including health and safety protocols. Meetings participants are not allowed to carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed. Meetings participants may only enter restricted areas of the conference hall with proper authorization and an escort.
Regard for Cultural Norms: Respect the cultural symbols and traditions of the host country.
Unacceptable Conduct
Harassment: Any form of harassment will not be tolerated, including verbal or nonverbal abuse, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or disability, and any other unlawful conduct, including harassment carried out through electronic means. Anyone who does not comply with this Code of Conduct will have their badge revoked and access to the Meetings suspended; be referred to appropriate authorities; or undergo other disciplinary action following International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group rules and procedures. Inappropriate behavior should be reported to the IMF Secretary’s Department (secministerialmeetings@imf.org) or the World Bank Group Corporate Secretariat (MeetingsHR@worldbank.org).
