Group of Eight Fail: Timewasters For the Rich and Powerful

by Benjamin Domenech on 2:19 am July 10, 2009

“The Group of Eight summit looks set to limp to a close, with several pledges made by the world’s leading nations — particularly on climate change, food aid and trade — falling short of expectations.” About the only major commitment thus far: $12 billion to a “food security initiative” for the world’s poorest countries.

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