https://odi.org/en/events/whats-next-for-global-cooperation/
This livestreamed event is part of a series of discussions ODI Global is convening in Washington, D.C. during the week of the 2025 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings.
The world is at a turning point. The rise of inward-looking policies have left the future of multilateralism uncertain. As countries prioritise self-interest over collective action, the global community faces urgent questions: Can we still address shared challenges like climate change, global health, and economic stability? Who will lead in this new era, and what values will define the next chapter of international cooperation?
Join us for a timely and critical discussion on the margins of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings. This event brings together leading voices to explore the challenges and opportunities of a world in transition, from the shifting role of the US to the rise of emerging powers and the potential for new coalitions to drive progress.
Key questions we will explore:
Is multilateralism dead, or is it evolving?
- Is the current crisis a sign of collapse or an opportunity for transformation?
How can the world address global challenges without strong US leadership?
- What happens when traditional leaders step back, and who will fill the void?
What role will rising powers like China and India play?
- Can emerging superpowers redefine global governance, and what will their leadership look like?
Are new coalitions the future of cooperation?
- Can issue-based alliances, such as those focused on climate finance, replace the need for global consensus?
How can the global south reshape international systems?
- Is this an opportunity to end aid dependency and redesign international cooperation on more equitable terms?
