SECOND WORKSHOP of the Policy Response to Unfettered Finance project Impact and Responses to the Crisis in Low Income Countries, International Environment House, Geneva, June 8-9, 2009 While the ongoing global economic crisis has led to much debate, its impact on low-income countries (LICs) and vulnerable economies has received relatively little attention. To bring this issue forward, the North-South Institute hosted a two-day workshop June 8-9 that addressed the impacts of the crisis on low-income countries, as well as response strategies. Focus was placed on the main transmission channels of the crisis to LICs. The workshop brought together approximately 30 members from international and intergovernmental organizations including: the Commonwealth Secretariat, World Bank, UNCTAD and UN-Non-Governmental Liaison Service, International Labour Organization, International Trade Center and others; researchers: from London School of Economics, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and others; policymakers and civil society members from the North and South and the private sector. A detailed workshop report and policy brief will be available soon. Agenda Papers WHAT PROSPECTS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE VISION OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY? By Robert Wade, London School of Economics Policy Responses to Unfettered Finance: background paper for second workshop By The North-South Institute Trade issues crucial for effectively dealing with the global financial crisis in developing countries By Aldo Caliari, Center of Concern Some Simple Observations on the UN Commission Report on the Reforms of the International Monetary System and Recent Proposals for a New International Reserve Currency By Jan Kregel, Levy Economics Institute of Bard College The Global Economic Crisis: Systemic Failures and Multilateral Remedies By Ugo Panizza, UNCTAD Presentations When applicable, click on "audio file" to listen to the presentation as you go through the slides. Future of the Global Slump (audio file) By Robert Wade, London School of Economics The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Africa and Least Developed Countries (audio file) By Charles Gore, Special Coordinator for Cross-sectoral Issues Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes, UNCTAD   Financial Crisis and Global Recession: At a Turning Point?  (audio file) By Richard Newfarmer, Special Representative to UN and WTO World Bank Economic Crisis and the Commonwealth; Some Reflections on G-20 & non-G20 Relations & Opportunities By Cyrus Rustomjee, Director of Economic Affairs Division, Commonwealth Secretariat Summary of Day1 and Setting up Day2 By Aniket Bhushan, The North-South Institute The Economic Crisis Labour Market Impact in Developing and Low Income Countries By Souleima El Achkar, International Labour Organization Rethinking International and Domestic Financial Regulation: What Works Best for Developing Countries? By Ugo Panizza, UNCTAD