Over the years, hundreds of declarations have been issued as part of global summits seeking to eliminate the scourge of extreme poverty. In the latest round, delegates at Rio+20 in Brazil proclaimed: ‘Eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.’ Elsewhere in the Americas, leaders gathered in Cabos, Mexico for the G20 stated: ‘Our policy actions will improve living conditions across the globe and protect the most vulnerable.’
Intentions such as these are certainly welcome, and play a vitally important role as renewed commitment to action. Yet, it is hardly surprising that public cynicism is on the rise after years of pledges juxtaposed against a deepening economic crisis, threat of climate change and escalating violence and insecurity around the world.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
More than good intentions – there has been progress in development
Over the years, hundreds of declarations have been issued as part of global summits seeking to eliminate the scourge of extreme poverty. In the latest round, delegates at Rio+20 in Brazil proclaimed: ‘Eradicating poverty is the greatest global challenge facing the world today and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development.’ Elsewhere in the Americas, leaders gathered in Cabos, Mexico for the G20 stated: ‘Our policy actions will improve living conditions across the globe and protect the most vulnerable.’
Intentions such as these are certainly welcome, and play a vitally important role as renewed commitment to action. Yet, it is hardly surprising that public cynicism is on the rise after years of pledges juxtaposed against a deepening economic crisis, threat of climate change and escalating violence and insecurity around the world.
See full Article.
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