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Why the G8 'Commitments' Lacked Measurable Actions

Last month G8 leaders met at the exclusive Lough Erne golf resort in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Yet, what were the practical implications for those living in extreme poverty around the world or – for that matter – the 99 percent of people living in the G8 countries? Were concrete actions taken?

Before the summit, I wrote a piece about measurable actions the G8 should take that would bring meaningful change to people around the world. So, how did they do?

Can G8 Leaders be Accountable at Lough Erne?

Next month, the heads of state of the Group of Eight (G8) countries will meet at an exclusive golf hideaway on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. At their annual meeting at this isolated luxury lake front resort, the leaders of the most powerful countries in the world should take steps to improve the conditions of those less fortunate. A good start would be if leaders addressed three core areas: accountability; anti-corruption and transparency; and food security and nutrition.

Mexican Ministers Give Encouragement for Food and Development

On Saturday members of civil society met with three senior Mexican ministers. John Ruthrauff talks about what they discussed.

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