Sep 25, 2009 - The Pittsburgh Summit of the Group of Twenty (G-20) most influential economies of the world concluded with a strong commitment to keep markets open and free, fight protectionism, implement the $250 billion trade finance initiative, and seek an ambitious and balanced conclusion to the Doha Development Round. At the same time, there are the strongest signs of recovery in world trade. Yet, amidst those good news, Robert Zoellick, President of the World Bank, warns against complacency and calls on G-20 leaders to set an ambitious agenda for responsible globalization. Summit Declaration

• Robert B. Zoellick's Financial Times Op-Ed, Sep 23, 2009:
  Pittsburgh Should be a Turning Point for the Poor
• Financial Times Article, Sep 21, 2009: Challenge is to Address Global Issues
• Trade Watch, Sep 2009: Strong Signs of Trade Recovery
• Trade Policy Note, Jul 2009: Trade-related Policy Responses to the Crisis: A Stock Taking