Similar Efforts
There is a UN "Interactive Panel on the Global Financial Crisis"', set up by the UN General Assembly. It held its first meeting in New York on 30 October 2008, led by Professor Joseph Stiglitz. It is covering similar ground as the body described above, but involving a broader range of countries. It lobbies for an agreement involving all members of the UN.
The panel's work is now (January 2009) being carried forward by a "Commission of Experts on Reform of the International Financial System", also led by Professor Joseph Stiglitz.
Read more about this topic: 2008 G-20 Washington Summit
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