In other words, the perception that something has gone wrong extends beyond the losers from globalization (as some analyses of the votes in the U.S and U.K. have suggested) 2, and comprises a range of countries with different trends in growth and inequality.
In view of this, I am glad to note that a number of studies are currently being undertaken by all the partner states to inform our decisions. I therefore urge you all to deliberate on the findings of these studies and the progress made so far by the respective partner states in achieving the convergence  BIS Review 78/2007  1  indicators.