The objective of nutrition in development has received a score of 0.25. The G8 leaders briefly mention the objective in their communiqué. They note that “reduced malnutrition is a primary outcome of our Food Security Initiative and will contribute to improved maternal and child health.” However, the significance of the objective is understated and a [...]
The objective of research and innovation has received a score of 0.25. The G8 recognized the significance of the objective by noting the “key contribution of research to fight hunger and poverty.” The leaders also reiterated their “support to the ongoing reform of the global research networks,” but did not agree on any concrete action [...]
G8 member countries discussed the issue of Food Security, referencing the USD22 billion over three years committed at the L’Aquila Summit, and reinforced their commitment to allocate and disburse the monetary commitment by 2012. The G8 noted that as of April 30, 2010, G8 member countries had disbursed or allocated USD $6.5 billion, which puts [...]
Food Security will remain an important issue at the 2010 G8 Summit in Huntsville. As this year’s G8 president, Canada hopes to champion several key food security objectives: Canada hopes to balance immediate assistance with increasing long-term access to food in order to better provide appropriate and effective food assistance to vulnerable populations, while securing [...]
