Postscript: Score [0.5] The African Partnership for Development featured prominently at the 2011 Deauville Summit. The G8 welcomed the conclusions of the 16th meeting of the Africa Partnership Forum on 21 April 2011, which brought together personal representative of Heads of States and Government of Africa and its principal development partners. It also endorsed the first [...]
According to the 2011 G8 Deauville Declaration, Member States took a considerable step forward by crafting the G8/Africa Joint Declaration titled, Shared Values, Shared Responsibilities. Specifically related to the Partnership with Africa, this joint declaration affirms the important of economic development, as outlined within the NEPAD framework. Indeed, G8 Leaders agreed that the “challenge today [...]
The Peace and Security section of the 2011 G8 Declaration, “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy,” begins with strong statements on the situation in Libya. The G8 declared that Qadhafi and the Libyan government have lost all legitimacy and that “he must go.” The declaration demands the cessation of the use of force against civilians [...]
The 2011 G8 Declaration ‘Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy’ highlighted the importance of discussing issues relating to nuclear proliferation. Specifically, G8 leaders commended the ratification by the United States and the Russian Federation of the new START Treaty and noted that the treaty’s entry into force was significant for the overall progress of disarmament. [...]
In the 2011 G8 Deauville Declaration, innovation – and the knowledge economy – were cited as essential elements in addressing “key global challenges of our times” including climate change, poverty eradication, public health and economic development. As a result, G8 leaders affirm that “innovation, green growth and the Internet will all be crucial” in the [...]
