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United States: Innovation (0.75)
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 [...]
Read more →Japan: Climate Change [0.5]
The Deauville Declaration noted that the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP) in Durban will be used by the G8 members as an opportunity to strive for a “comprehensive, ambitious, fair, effective and binding agreement involving all countries, and including the respective responsibilities of all major economies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” In addition, the [...]
Read more →African Partnership for Development – Improving Regional Peace and Security: 0.5
G8 leaders acknowledged the need to improve regional peace and security in Africa. They expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian situation in Côte d’Ivoire and urged the international community to support President Alassane Outtara and his government to restore stability. They also condemned the escalation of violence in Abyei, Sudan and urged all parties to [...]
Read more →Russia – Arms Control and Nuclear Non-proliferation SCORE +1
All three of Russia’s Arms Control and Nuclear Non-proliferation objectives have been addressed in the Deauville Communiqué. The leaders have agreed to extend Global Partnership beyond 2012, work together on coordinating possible projects, and to expand membership of the Partnership. The G8 have agreed to hold a conference in 2012 on a zone free of [...]
Read more →Access for All – Medicines Patent Pool Gains Recognition in Communique
Medicins Patent Pool, an NGO dedicated to improving access to essential medications for those affected by HIV/AIDS, was thrilled to have its work recognized in the communique, which had the following statement: “we welcome the Patent Pool Initiative launched by UNITAID in order to facilitate production of affordable generic medicines well-adapted for use in resource-poor [...]
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