  30 Nov - African and European representatives from the fields of politics, business and civil society met at an international conference to discuss a joint EU-African strategy to attain the Millennium development Goals.
 16 Sept 09 - UNCTAD´s hearing with civil society and the private sector debated the global economic crisis, its effects and possible policy responses. The meeting provided an opportunity for civil society representatives to continue their dialogue with UNCTAD on the follow-up to the Public Symposium and the United Nations Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and to express their views on the immediate challenges related to debt and climate change.
 19 May - A two-day symposium that drew broad commentary on the impact of the world economic crisis emphasized that the global downturn requires a response that takes all countries and peoples into account.
 19 May - Economic stimulus packages for developing countries, a return to fixed exchange rates, and expanded regional cooperation were among recommended responses to the global financial crisis.
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