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July 06, 2005
More G8-related links
G8
Maggi on whether our expectations are too high of the 8 making a difference: "the reality is that global poverty will only be shifted if you and I (and all the outrageously rich rock stars in the world) take seriously the fact that global poverty will cost us - in our pockets, in our lifestyles, in our wish to consume all we want without counting."
Trade
George Bush is apparently ready to give up American subsidies if Europe does the same. Sounds good to me.
Aid
It seems claims that US aid to Africa has tripled were an exaggeration.
Jeremy Sachs offers his perspective on the American approach to Africa
Debt
Monbiot on the failings of the G8 debt relief plan.
African leaders seek an end to debt
Young people, poverty and Jesus
The Telegraph reports:
"Young people are more interested in tackling poverty and climate control than getting extra pocket money, living without rules or having their football team win, a survey says.
They also identify Jesus as the figure who most represents what it means to be a "superhero"
Posted by Keith at July 6, 2005 04:09 PM
