04 JCAM 2023 Annual Review JENA's Presence at the 2023 IMF and World Bank Annual Mee琀椀ngs in Morocco Fr. Charles B. Chilufya, SJ - Director, JENA The recently concluded 2023 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings held in the picturesque city of Marrakech, Morocco, will undoubtedly be remembered as a significant milestone in the global effort to address poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges. The Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network - Africa (JENA) was present amidst the bustling discussions and deliberations that took place from the 9th to the 14th of October, shining a spotlight on crucial issues that resonate deeply with its mission. At JENA, that mission revolves around the twin pillars of eradicating poverty and safeguarding our planet's delicate ecology. These two imperatives are not mere abstract goals but represent the core of our work as a faith-based Fr. Charles Chilufya, SJ, (JENA Director) attending the institution. The 2023 Annual Meetings provided an ideal IMF and World Bank Summer meeting at their platform for JENA to champion these causes on an international stage. Headquarters in Washington DC.
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