Events

Date	Event
March 15-17	Global Conference on Housing Finance in Emerging Markets, Washington, DC--jointly organized by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, in order to reflect the respective roles played by the governments and the private sector. Experienced practitioners and policy markers will share their views on the evolution and challenges in several countries. Specific sessions will deal with themes such as funding through mortgage securities, mortgage insurance products, the role of specialized lenders, the regulatory framework, construction finance, rental markets, and instruments to expand housing finance for the lower income groups. The conference agenda and more information about registering can be found at: http://www.financelearning.org/housing2006/
April 4-6	Private Sector Development Forum: Markets and Growth: What, Why, When and How? World Bank Headquarters, Washington, DC
June 7	Summit for Sustainable Finance in Emerging Markets 2006. London
July 24	IFC 50th anniversary
July (date TBA)	IFC Conference on Private Sector Development Impact, Delhi. India
July (date TBA)	IFC Conference on Challenges of Private Sector Development. Tokyo
Sept. 18	IFC Global Conference on Private Sector Development. Singapore
November (date TBA)	Global Banking Alliance for Women and Vital Voices Joint Conference on Financing for Women's Enterprise Development. Capetown, South Africa