This issue of the South Bulletin reports on the meeting between the South Centre’s Chairman, Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, and China’s President, Mr. Xi JinPing, held in Tanzania.

Mr. Mkapa explained the work and priorities of the Centre and President Xi praised the efforts of the Centre in promoting South-South cooperation and in increasing the representation of the Centre, and said China would continue to provide help to the Centre.

Research Paper 24, May 2009

This new paper, authored by the Centre's Special Economic Advisor, Dr Yilmaz Akyuz, deals with the global financial crisis and developing countries.

The first part is on what is needed to support the required policy response in developing countries. The second part is on the required reform to the international financial architecture.  A summary of policy conclusions and proposals is at the end.

South Bulletin Issue 37 (6 June 2009) Articles

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This Issue reflects upon the recent financial crisis in the US which threatens the global economy. The Editorial by Dr. Yash Tandon, Executive Director of the South Centre is on “Global Financial Meltdown and Lessons for the South”. The Op-Ed is on "Rebalancing the TRIPS Agreement and Strengthening Enforcement for Development" by Ambassador Sun Zhenyu, Permanent Representative of China to the WTO in Geneva.

Analysis and commentaries appearing in the Bulletin, include on Global Challenges 2008 and the Group of 77, Citizen Mobilisation Needed to Prevent Financial Crisis Impacts, South American Unity Taking Shape, Climate Change under Neo-liberal Capitalism and Trade Liberalisation Fails to Improve Africa's Export Performance.