What are the consequences of the financial crisis in third world countries?

Come and see Senior Vice President of the World Bank, Zia Qureshi, discuss the current state of affairs in third world countries. Qureshi will talk about the recently published Global Monitoring Report from the World Bank and its findings on how the financial crisis is affecting some of the world’s poorest people and most vulnerable businesses.

Among other findings, the report concludes that up to 90 % of third world countries are moderately or strongly affected by the current financial crisis and initiatives to improve the situation are much needed.

Find out more about this subject and meet one of the World Bank’s most prominent personalities Zia Qureshi and listen to his thoughts on the consequences of the financial crisis.