On the 2 April 2009 world leaders gathered in London to address the global financial crisis.

• The communique – The Global Plan for Recovery and Reform, 2 April 2009: “We start from the belief that prosperity is indivisible; that growth, to be sustained, has to be shared; and that our global plan for recovery must have at its heart the needs and jobs of hard-working families, not just in developed countries but in emerging markets and the poorest countries of the world too; and must reflect the interests, not just of today’s population, but of future generations too. We believe that the only sure foundation for sustainable globalisation and rising prosperity for all is an open world economy based on market principles, effective regulation, and strong global institutions.”
• Explanatory document
• Summit outcomes
• Leaders’ reactions to the communique
• New York Times: World Leaders Pledge $1.1 Trillion to Tackle Crisis
• Related postings on financial system