text New YorkUS UN 2010 monographic ix, 26 p. Discusses the rationale of the Basel 2 agreement and recent proposals for its revision in the light of developments which led to current financial crisis. Attempts to place these proposals in the context of the broader agenda for financial reform now being developed. Attempts to redress the balance with respect to emerging-market and other developing countries through consideration of issues related to introduction of Basel 2 in their jurisdictions as well as a review of approaches to its introduction that were actually adopted in selected countries. 6/29/11 EVELYND BANKING SYSTEMS 11.02.02 U587