G-20 & Hunger: 10 Must-Reads
Posted by John Malloy on 04/05/2009
With the G-20 London summit over, world leaders now have a plan to address the global economic crisis. Read communique
As they implement the plan, they should remember that the crisis is having a huge impact on the world’s poor and hungry. Solutions must take this into account. Read why
On this point, here are 10 ‘must-read’ news articles:
Financial Times
The G20 must raise its sights; the effects of this worldwide recession extend far beyond the 20 states meeting in London…the developing world needs more support.
Bob Geldof in the Financial Times
We built a global economy that excluded half of the globe. We marginalised the productive capacity of the 3bn people who live on less than $2 a day
The Guardian
There is a thin line between failing banks and failing countries. We cross it at our peril.
BBC
Oxfam says Africa is looking for serious money and recognition that the crisis is hitting the poorest countries too
Xinhua
“A commitment to put in place structures to support and fund safety nets for those most at risk would go a long way…”
Catholic News Agency
Although the poor would be the most affected population, Pope Benedict pointed out that their voice has little chance of being heard by the G20.
Reuters
This week’s G20 summit is likely to boost resources for poor and developing countries …, Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Monday
Reuters
Ban said a quarter of the funds should go to the poorest countries where the most vulnerable people are living.
The Times of India
Highlighting that those who contributed the least to the problem are likely to suffer the most, …Anna Tibaijuka said an estimated 100 million people will join the ranks of the poor.
The Times
Gordon Brown has promised a “crackdown on those tax havens that siphon money from developing countries”.
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