The document discusses the global economic crisis and its effects. It provides an overview of how various economies around the world have been impacted, including declines in GDP in the US, Japan, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, and China's exports falling 25%. The World Bank president calls for increased financial aid to developing countries affected by the crisis. The document also discusses efforts to support East Asian economies and the organization's two-pronged strategy to support existing economic development efforts and proactively promote new opportunities.

1. Global economy under crisisJohn Smithson, Golden Funds Ltd.In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes.

2. AgendaWelcome and IntroductionsCrisis as an opportunityGlobal economyWorld BankEast Asia EconomyOur StrategyDiscussion: How to be More Effective Together

3. Crisis as an opportunityCrisis as opportunity to address long-term challengesEconomic diversification through a more competitive businessEnvironmentJob creationTackling inequalityEnsuring fiscal sustainability. Double threat of decliningrevenues from commodity exports and SACU revenues may not last

4. Global economy from boom to bustUnited States has been in recession since December 2007 Deepest global recession since WWII.Japan’s GDP dropped an unprecedented 13.7% in Q42008Germany’s GDP fell by 8% in Q42008.South Africa’s exports contracted 16% In JanuaryChina’s exports fell 25% in Feb 2009Brazil’s GDP contracted 3.6% in the fourth quarter

5. World Bank calls for aid boostThe World Bank President called on donors to boost financial aid to developing nations which find themselves at the mercy of a crisis that “is not of their making”Empowering developing and emerging countries and economies is imperativeHelping nations pursue economic development and long-term prosperity should be the goal of development finance.

6. Commodities market

7. East Asia EconomySaving our customers

8. East Asian Economies

9. Thailand & Vietnam

10. Our Strategy: Two Prong ApproachSupport Existing Economic Development Efforts & OrganizationsMarketingLead ExecutionConvene/CollaborateProactively Promote NEO to Enhance Current EffortsLeverage EffortsEnhance PromotionExtend US Targets Globally

11. Lead Execution SupportBuild the “Business Case” for the customer

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