Oxfam just released a new report warning the G8 of a credibility loss regarding its policies . The organization predicts that the MDGs might not be achieved if current trends continue.“By 2010 we need to see $150bn in additional high-quality annual aid in order to reach the MDGs. […] rich-country leaders more commonly prefer to hide behind promises, polemic, and short-term self-interests. […] (They) have produced nearly a trillion dollars to bail out their reckless banks, yet cannot find $30bn in aid.”
Oxfam calls on the G8 and rich-country leaders to:
- stop burning food and start supporting poor farmers
- mend broken aid promises
- support health, education, water and sanitation for all
- support health, education, water and sanitation for all
- stop harming and start helping regarding climate change
- put women and girls first
- prioritize security for sustainable development