EPAR Research Brief #48
Fri, 09/11/2009
Authors: 
Jessica Henson Cagley
Abstract: 

On July 10, 2009 at the Italy G8 summit, attendees issued a joint statement pledging to contribute $20 billion towards agricultural development and food security in the developing world over the next three years. This research brief notes the status of the contributions made to the L’Aquila Food Security Initiative and whether any of the $20 billion will be allocated to agricultural research. We conclude that no declarations have been made as of September 2009 on how much of the $20 billion will be allocated to agricultural research, and which types of research will be funded by the initiative.

Type of Research: 
Research Brief
Research Topic Category: 
Food Security & Nutrition
Development Finance & Policy
Aid & Other Development Finance
Population(s): 
Countries/Governments

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