Young people on the G20.
What on earth is that all about ? G20 ? Yes we have a vague idea , don't we ?
Well to refresh your memories read on : The G20 economies comprise 90% of global gross national products (GNP), 80% of world trade and two thirds of the world population including the finance ministers and central bank governors of 19 countries namely Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, The United Kingdom, The United States of America and The European Union which is represented by the rotating council presidency and the European Central Bank .
In addition to these 20 the following forums and institutions participate in meetings, namely The International Monetary Fund, The World Bank, The International Monetary and Financial Committee and the Development Committee of the IMF and the World Bank .
So what has this all to do with the teens among you ?
The BBC are asking for your help . They want as many young people around the world to inform them, via their teachers, as to what they think about the global financial crisis and the crunch !
You must answer the following questions :
1. How has the Global financial crisis changed your life ?
2. How do you think that the global financial crisis will affect your opportunity in the future ?
3. If the G20 leaders visited you to find out how young people and children are affected by the global financial crisis, what would you show them and who would you introduce them to ?
4. How do you think the G20 leaders can help people with money problems where you live ?
5. What would you ask the G20 leaders about the global financial crisis and what do you want them to do at the London summit ?
Send your answers to :
christine.diallo@gmail.com or hand them in to me on a piece of paper .
Certain information given by schools will be posted online before the April summit .
Here is your chance to say what you think of the leaders of the world, don't miss out on it !!!!!!
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You will be able to listen daily to BBC broadcasts for teens, read scripts and even subscribe to podcasts .
Once again, make the most of this information !
