World Vision’s review of the Deauville communique was far from glowing. Echoing the observations of many other civil society groups, World Vision criticized the G8 for failing to make progress at previous summit commitments on development, such as the L’Aquila Food Security Initiative created in 2009. The failure to move forward on food security is [...]
Civil society at the Deauville Summit has been buzzing with activity in the aftermath of the communiqué release. NGOs have raised a range of criticisms, with most of them deploring the lack of specific commitments on development for the world’s poorest individuals. John Ruthrauff, the Director of International Advocacy of US-based NGO coalition InterAction, [...]
Postscript: .5 In the G8 summit communiqué, – “Renewed Commitment for Freedom and Democracy” under Section I, Solidarity with Japan, the G8 has discussed food security for Japan on a minor note. They expressed that all products exported from Japan are safe showing that short term action is being taken by the Japanese government to [...]
This morning, NGO leaders expressed their disappointment with the final declaration released at the Deauville Summit. In a letter released by InterAction, a coalition of US-based NGOs, civil society actors conveyed their frustration with the G8 outcomes. In particular, they are critical of the lack of transparency and clear timelines when it comes to meeting [...]
Prospects: It is very likely that development and accountability will be one of Canada’s main priorities during the 2011 Deauville G8 Summit. During the 2010 Muskoka G8 Summit, Canada highlighted the importance of accountability, which was evidenced by the creation of the Muskoka Accountability Report. This report was released under Canada’s leadership, and is therefore [...]
