Economic policy makers conclude Washington meetings

April 14, 2008 

This weekend, April 12–13, the joint Development Committee of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held its annual Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. 
The Group of Seven (G7), which is comprised of the economic policy makers from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and Japan, held its annual meeting on Friday, April 11. This meeting, which rotates locations, was also held in Washington, D.C. 
The Development Committee meeting ended on Sunday, with a call from the economic leaders for assistance to the countries which been adversely affected by rising food prices. Economic growth has slowed to its lowest rate in five years, while the rising costs of food and energy have not slowed.
Economic policy makers conclude Washington meetings April 14 , 2008 This weekend , April 12–13 , the joint Development Committee of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) held its annual Spring Meeting in Washington , D.C. The Group of Seven ( G7 ) , which is comprised of the economic policy makers from the United States , United Kingdom , France , Germany , Italy , Canada , and Japan , held its annual meeting on Friday , April 11 . This meeting , which rotates locations , was also held in Washington , D.C. The Development Committee meeting ended on Sunday , with a call from the economic leaders for assistance to the countries which been adversely affected by rising food prices . Economic growth has slowed to its lowest rate in five years , while the rising costs of food and energy have not slowed .
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