World Copyright Summit br 9-10 June 2009, Ronald Reagan Center, Washington DC, USA br br Keynote: Intellectual Property Rights as Drivers of Global Economic Growth br br Washington, DC-based international organization The World Bank has recognized that IP policies can play an important role in fostering development, reducing poverty and contributing to global cultural, social and economic welfare. The World Bank's Senior VP and Group General Counsel Anne-Marie Leroy will outline why IP and copyright policies as well as an appropriate legal framework and proper enforcement are key conditions for creative industries to thrive.