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Satsuki Katayama Minister of Finance Japan - 113th Meeting of the Development Committee - April 16, 2026","Japan’s statement to the 113th Development Committee meeting outlines expectations for the World Bank Group’s role in addressing geopolitical shocks and rising global economic uncertainty. It emphasizes efficient and effective development assistance through the One WBG approach, mobilizing private capital, strengthening country voice reforms, and supporting implementation of capital increases. Priority areas include critical minerals supply chains, rare earth initiatives and RISE Partnership progress, and advancing universal health coverage via National Health Compacts and finance–health collaboration.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE  \n(Joint Ministerial Committee  \nof the  \nBoards of Governors ofthe Bank and the Fund  \non the  \nTransfer of Real Resources to Developing Countries)  \nONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH MEETING  \nWASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 16, 2026  \nDC/S/2026-0013 April 16, 2026  \nStatement by  \nH.E. Satsuki Katayama Minister of Finance  \nJapan  \nStatement by  \nH.E. Satsuki Katayama  \nMinister of Finance  \nJapan  \n113th Meeting of the Development Committee  \nApril 16, 2026  \nWashington, DC  \n1. Introduction  \nThe world continues to face geopolitical crises and heightened global economic uncertainty. The current situation in the Middle East is posing a significant impact on the global economy and financial markets, and could undermine stable economic growth across countries.  \nIn addition to near-term uncertainties, there is also a need to address long‑term development challenges, including poverty, health issues, debt issues, and natural disasters. Against this backdrop, Japan hereby states its expectations for the role to be played by the World Bank Group (WBG) in addressing the challenges developing countries face, as well as its own contributions to the WBG.  \n2. Enhancing the Functions and Roles ofthe WBG  \nWhile development challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly diverse and complex, resources for development assistance are limited. In this context, it is essential to deliver assistance in an efficient and effective manner, while mobilizing private capital and promoting ownership in emerging and developing countries.  \nIn order for the WBG to function efficiently and effectively as a core of the multilateral development banks (MDBs) while maximizing its development impact, it is important that all WBG institutions collaborate organically under the One WBG approach. We welcome the integration ofthe WBG’s verticals through the organizational restructuring implemented in January this year. We expect the WBG to synthesize the WBG’s knowledge and feed it back into operations across the Group, thereby synergies between sovereign and non‑sovereign operations will be enhanced. For its part, Japan will also contribute by fully leveraging its human resources and expertise from both the public and private sectors, including academia, across areas such as global health and disaster risk management.  \nFor efficient and effective support, it is also important that the WBG better incorporate the voices of developing countries in its operations. To this end, we welcome the agreement on Voice reform proposals under the 2025 Shareholding Review, and looks forward to its swift implementation. In order for developing countries, especially smallest poor countries, to implement the 2018 Capital Increases agreement, it is important to address challenges related to their subscriptions, and we expect further progress in discussions toward identifying the solutions.  \n3. Addressing Development Challenges Prioritized by Japan  \nJapan hereby elaborates on the priorities to which Japan attaches particular importance, as well as its expectations for the WBG in these policy areas.  \n(1) Critical minerals  \nStrengthening supply chains for critical minerals, including rare earths, is an urgent challenge, as it contributes to the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable economic development in mineral-producing countries, while also ensuring a stable supply for importing countries. We commend the WBG’s efforts under its Minerals and Metals Sector Strategy to support mineral-rich countries in formulating and implementing country-specific strategies. Japan is pleased to host an event on critical minerals together with France and with the support of President Banga at this Spring Meetings, with the participation of representatives of MDBs and like-minded countries. 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