75 minutes of hope in a summit dominated by Greece
At a summit dominated by the eurozone crisis G20 leaders failed to recognise that investing in Africa is a big part of the solution to the global economic crisis. Bill Gates’ report on financing development does however provide a new opportunity for leaders to make good on their promises in the years ahead.
ONE co-founder Bono said:
I heard what President Calderon said in France this afternoon about the priorities for his G20 presidency in 2012. It’s great to hear that hunger and food security will be high on the agenda. And I’m glad he wants to retain the services of Bill Gates for a little longer too. Bill has started a quiet revolution with his smart proposals for financing development.
Speaking from Cannes, Adrian Lovett, ONE’s Europe Director, reacted to the outcome of the G20 Summit:
For 75 crucial minutes, the G20 hauled themselves from beneath the wreckage of the eurozone crisis and focused on bold ideas for the fight against poverty. Those 75 minutes, used for talks about innovative finance for development, may have saved this summit. Now we need to ensure that this moment of promise in Cannes becomes a legacy of action in Los Cabos when the G20 meets under Mexican leadership there next year.
“The G20 failed to recognise that investing in Africa is a big part of the solution to the global economic crisis. But this was the first G20 summit where leaders did at least recognise their promises to deliver aid. Progress was also made on agriculture, with commitments to limit harmful speculation and investing more in agricultural productivity. These commitments address specific calls from 400,000 ONE members, whose voices have been heard in Cannes.
Michael Elliott, President and CEO of ONE, said:
The good news from Cannes is that development is now firmly embedded in the G20′s agenda – largely thanks to the report on financing 21st century development which President Sarkozy commissioned from Bill Gates, and the welcome that report received. Bill Gates demonstrated to the G20 that the fight against poverty is a fight we can win. When so much progress has been made in saving and improving lives, now would be the worst possible time to retreat. The report’s recommendations represent a bold challenge to world leaders and a shot in the arm for campaigners worldwide. We look forward to the G20 carrying forward its work on development in 2012 under the leadership of President Calderón of Mexico.
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05/11/2011 at 8:00 am
G-ZERO? G-3, G-20… ?? What about G-1S or G-7B??
Parag Khanna in Why China Wants a G-3 World responded to Ian Bremner’s G-0 theory yet both apparently agree that the G-20 is a rather hopeless venture.
May I present G-1S
aka G-oneness
or the Government of Oneness.
The Government of Oneness
One Human Family
One Water Department-mission global water security
One Food Department-mission global food security
One Summer and One Winter home for everyone over 16 via the One Property Department and it’s sub departments the One Housing and One Mapping and One Automation Departments
and so on…
And all the people will work at whatever Department(s) they choose -4day weeks 6 months a year max.
All innovative ideas can be shared, explored and implemented in One online Place.
No Patents Profits Protectionism etc.. to hold back the technological advances in Robotics and Geothermal energy.
Access for all to the best education via online learning and practical projects.
The Efficiency Wealth and Security in Oneness is awesome to behold.
Which comes first the G-7B or the G-1S?
Which comes first the Chicken or the Egg ?
May I humbly suggest that this is the time to stop this somewhat pointless “Lobbying” and move to some true innovation?
Every Gardener knows to get rid of a weed you must pull out the root not just chop off the top for show, right?
IF One is going to do something is it not demanded that One do it the most efficient effective way possible?
I am glad you are cutting the top of the weed off “Thank You All!)
I would really be your biggest cheerleader supporter whatever if I saw a real plan to dig up that root.
Just a thought…
Cheers
17/11/2011 at 5:24 am
Eur ozone crisis has nothing to do with hunger and poverty being experienced in the African countries and in other parts of the world. The euro zone crisis is created by its own members. The G-20 should concentrate on checking population growth, promote sustainable education, encourage savings and personal investment for the medicare and other social occasions, discourage consuming drugs, liquor,fast foods and other ill habits of the poor. G-20 must help all poor nations of the world and African countries. The communists and the dictators have indulged in the local politics who have been generating conflicts and war in Africa. The instability in the African nations has created more poverty and hunger. Put every efforts for the benefit of the mankind. End conflicts, war and promote peace and stability. Dr.Arnest.Mekvan. from Baroda, Gujarat, India.