Ashraf Syed, At World Bank and IMF Spring Meeting, 2025
The 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were particularly significant due to several key global economic and geopolitical contexts; the event was scheduled for Monday, April 21, to Saturday, April 26, 2025. Washington, D.C.
The meetings took place amid a fragile global recovery from multiple overlapping crises—climate shocks, debt burdens, inflationary pressures, and post-conflict rebuilding efforts. Leaders and economists used the platform to coordinate policies for restoring stability, reviving growth, and reducing inequality.
The International Commission of Culture and Diplomatic Relations (ICCDR) highlights the participation of Mr Ashraf Syed, Assistant Secretary General for U.S. Affairs, ICCDR, at the prestigious 2025 World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.
In a statement received by the Dotolive News Magazine, it was noted that Dr Srinivasa Rao Eluri, Secretary General ICCDR, and Dr Sunitha, Asst. Secretary General, were invited by the World Bank, but Mr Ashraf attended as a representative of ICCDR.
Throughout the week, Mr Syed contributed to critical discussions on the future of jobs, economic resilience, and the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across global financial systems. Representing ICCDR’s commitment to inclusive growth and technological advancement, he engaged with the following global leaders and leading economists to emphasise the importance of aligning AI innovation with human expertise and ethical governance.
Ashraf Syed with Mr Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group
Mr. Syed’s participation underscores ICCDR’s active role in global dialogues that foster cultural understanding, diplomatic cooperation, and sustainable development. We congratulate him on his impactful contributions and reaffirm our mission to support global partnerships that promote prosperity, innovation, and shared progress.
Mr Ashraf Engineering graduated from Osmania University Hyderabad and Masters in Computer science from Texas university USA having 20 service in health sector in USA
He expressed his great gratitude to Dr Srinivas Rao Eluri Secretary General given a good opportunity to represent at the World bank and IMF
