Gleneagles Implementation Plan for Africa

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Following Gleneagles, the UK Government devised a ‘Gleneagles Implementation Plan for Africa’ with a series of UK-identified international milestones to be met each month tracking delivery of the commitments made at Gleneagles. Monthly updates for the period from September 2005 to June 2006, and August 2006 to July 2007 were produced.

Ministerial Statements by Hilary Benn in 2006 and Douglas Alexander(19 kb) in 2007 show that significant progress has been made.

G8 countries, including the UK, continue to work with other donors and developing country governments to make progress against G8 Commitments to Africa. The UK’s commitment to Africa and to the promises made at Gleneagles is evident in its £1.25 billion spend in Africa, and its continued work to address poverty in Africa through its country offices and work with multilateral organisations.

Reporting on a monthly basis has been useful in the years immediately following Gleneagles. Now, two years on the G8 Gleneagles commitments are very much a part of the UK’s support to Africa and beyond, and also a key part of our discussions with other donors. It is envisaged that in future annual reports will be made to parliament.

The commitments made at the G8 Summit at Gleneagles on Africa and Development in July 2005 can be found on the G8 website.

Last updated: 27 November 2007

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