The International Monetary Fund - World Bank Spring Meetings April 22-23 will focus on meeting worldwide social, health, and economic goals in developing countries. These topics are on the agenda for the 24-member joint Bank-IMF Development Committee-the body that sets policy on critical issues and advises on financial resources required to promote economic development in emerging countries. www.worldbank.org/springmeetings

The Global Monitoring Report 2006 measures progress towards the UN Millennium Development Goals for halving extreme poverty and halting the spread of HIV/AIDS, while calling for greater investment to help developing countries tackle corruption and improve governance. www.worldbank.org