EIL Intercultural Learning

On April 2, 2009, world leaders from the G20 countries will gather in London to continue a conversation they started in November 2008 in Washington, D.C. The G20 is a collection of some of the most powerful industrial countries, as well as some of the leading emerging economies such as China, Brazil and South Africa. In November, they gathered to address the ensuing financial crisis that, on top of the food and fuel crises of 2008, was devastating not only western capitals but developing countries around the world as well. At that time, the leaders discussed several ways to address the crisis and set a target to report back on progress by March 30. Their discussion will revolve around the current economic crisis and what to do about it.

This will be a crucial summit as it is likely to set the agenda for future meetings, which may play a key role in shaping the future of global economic system. Financial crisis should not be a justification to divert attention away from the antypoverty commitments already made.

For more information and for taking action:

http://www.one.org/international/message_to_g20/

http://www.whitebandaction.org/

http://www.putpeoplefirst.org.uk/