The Economic Times

Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committee

Satsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance minister to hold this position since 1974. Katayama announced her appointment during a press conference on Tuesday. She is currently preparing for her upcoming travel to Thailand for meetings involving the IMF and G20. Her participation in these proceedings is subject to parliamentary approval.