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En Route to the G8 Summit, July 6-8, 2005

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The G8 world leaders are meeting in Gleneagles, Scotland July 6─8, to tackle two priorities: the challenges facing Africa and climate change.

Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has been investing in progress in Africa for more than 30 years. IDRC works with African partners to find innovative approaches to reducing poverty, improving health, resolving conflict, addressing trade issues, and conserving natural resources.

Read about IDRC's work in Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa in Focus: a collection of Reports magazine articles about Africa
IDRC can connect journalists with African and Canadian experts

2005-07-06

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The Erosion of African dependency
Attitudes in Africa regarding international aid are changing, according to Constance Freeman, IDRC’s Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa. During her recent tour of Western Canada, Freeman spoke about an emerging trend she calls "the erosion of African dependency" on the North.
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Canada's Contribution to the G8 Africa Action Plan ─ National Report 2005
Since the adoption of the G8 Africa Action Plan (AAP) at the G8 Summit in Kananaskis in 2003, Canada has issued national reports on an annual basis, outlining its leadership role in implementing and responding to the challenges described in the AAP.
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Canada's G8 Web site
The government of Canada's official G8 Summit Website. Information about the Summits, the G8 and its priorities, official documents and statements, and ministerial meetings.
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