4-01-09, 4:10 pm
The G-20, made up of the most economically developed and emerging nations, which represent some 90 percent of the global GDP, 80 percent of world trade and two-thirds of the population, will hold a summit on April 2nd in London.
This event will be a continuation of the meetings held in Washington last November 15th sponsored by George W. Bush. What this means is that there will be attempts to look for a coherent response to the world economic crisis, including the efforts of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
And, there is the problem.
How will they be able to solve the serious problems generated by the international crisis if the financial architecture is not changed?
On March 24th, the International Labor Organization (ILO) called for overcoming the serious effects of the economic tragedy through the Global Pact for Employment based on policies that favor decent work and make globalization more just.
Juan Somavía, the Director General of the ILO, spoke about 'urgent actions' to counter the work calamity and pointed out that 'if the measures are only taken in the coming six months, the process will be slower and the recovery will not begin until the early 2011.'
According to what is understood, the urgency is ruled by the demand of the labor market, between 2009 and 2010, requiring the creation of 90 million extra new jobs, something difficult to achieve in the reigning context of international relations.
With these estimates, who can deny the inability of the G-20 to develop alternatives, as well as the consequent uncertainty for the great majority? Will a way out generated by the bourgeoisie be imposed?
In this order of thinking, the Cuban Revolution comes to mind. The reality is that in Cuba everyone enjoys benefits that are not even dreams for the majority of the inhabitants of the South and many in the North, despite an economic blockade unprecedented in the history of humanity.
In addition to free education, the life expectancy has reached 80 years, less than five children die for every 1,000 live births, there are exclusive advances in vaccines for several pathologies...just to give a few examples.
The Cuban people have also approved a new Social Security Law, there are numerous positions open in production and services and a reorganization of the economy is underway, aimed at more efficiency.
All this achieved amidst the international disorder that, logically, also affects the island.
Faced with the world crisis, the G-20 meeting just represents more uncertainty.
