Advocates for the Reform of International Finance (ARIF)

June 09, 2021

The Advocates for the Reform of International Finance (ARIF) is an informal group of persons who are calling for reform of the international financial architecture with the aim of better supporting sustainable and equitable growth in the world economy. Growing out of the 2018 G20 Eminent Persons Group, the ARIF includes academics, policymakers, researchers, and other thought leaders.

Backed by research and policy proposals from the Center for Global Development (CGD), the Brookings Institution and the London School of Economics and Political Science(LSE), the ARIF provides a platform for these influencers to exchange ideas, understand the political landscape, and brainstorm on how best to influence the international decision-making process.

The ARIF meets at least twice a year – usually at the time of the IMF and World Bank Spring and Annual meetings, with ad hoc meetings convened as needed.



Find out more about the meetings:

First Meeting of the ARIF: February 2021

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Second Meeting of the ARIF: April 2021

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Third Meeting of the ARIF: September 2021

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Fourth Meeting of the ARIF: December 2021

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Fifth Meeting of the ARIF: April 2022

Sixth Meeting of the ARIF: October 2022

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Seventh Meeting of the ARIF: April 2023

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Eighth Meeting of the ARIF: November 2023

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

Ninth Meeting of the ARIF: April 2024

  • Find the summary of the meeting here.

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