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G8 leaders agree $50bn aid boost
World leaders gather as the G8 summit in Gleneagles ends
Prime Minister Tony Blair says the G8 has agreed a $50bn (£28.8bn) aid boost, as leaders sign the communique.
"It isn't all everyone wanted, but it is progress," the prime minister said.
He added that the agreement included a signal for a deal on trade, access to Aids treatment, debt cancellation and $3bn for the Palestinian authority.
"All of this does not change the world tomorrow, it is a beginning, not an end," he said, as Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo welcomed the deal.
"The meeting of G8 leaders and African leaders is a great success," the Nigerian president said.
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G8 nations agreed to full debt cancellation for 18 countries, while African countries call for debt relief for all Africa
EU members have pledged to reach a collective aid target of 0.56% of GDP by 2010, and 0.7% by 2015
The G8 agrees a $50bn (£28.8bn) boost to aid
A ' signal' for a new deal on trade
Analysis: A successful G8?
Mr Blair said that the communique also included a promise of a new peacekeeping force for Africa as well as the commitment "in return by African leaders to democracy and good governance and the rule of law".
He added that in the wake of Thursday's attacks, the communique is the "definitive expression of our collective will to act in the face of death.
"It has a pride and a hope and a humanity that can lift the shadow of terrorism."
The leaders have previously said the debts of 18 of the poorest countries in Africa will be forgiven.
The communique will probably reconfirm a promise to write off the debts of a further nine countries if they comply with certain criteria.
It now appears doubtful that agreement has been reached to increase the share of GDP given to developing countries to the UN target of 0.7%.
Mr Blair's comments also signal that little concrete has been agreed on trade.
Blair: Hope can fight terror
Attacks make G8 impact
The so-called G5 developing countries - Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa - have called for tariffs, subsidies and other barriers to be removed as part of efforts to eradicate poverty.
However, Mr Bush had said that little meaningful reform of trade was likely unless Europe reformed its Common Agricultural Policy.
NGOs remained critical of the progress made.
"The people have roared but the G8 has whispered," said Kumi Naidoo, chair of the Global Call to Action against Poverty.
Some described the talks on climate change as a " significant lost opportunity".
Earlier, a leaked draft of the climate change communique suggested that little progress has been made - with US views on the Kyoto protocol hardly shifting and no set targets made.
"While uncertainty remains in our understanding of climate science, we know enough to act now," the leaked draft said.
It also acknowledged that the UN framework on climate change - of which the Kyoto protocol is the best-known part - is the "appropriate forum for negotiating the future of the multilateral regime on climate change".
G8 leaders have indicated the statement represents progress but Stephen Tindale, a spokesperson for Greenpeace, said: "The G8 has committed to nothing new but at least we haven't moved backwards on the environment."
The Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, a worldwide coalition of environmental and development campaigners, said: "Urgent action is now required to substantially reduce emissions, reduce fossil fuel dependence and to protect people around the world, especially the vulnerable, the poor and disappearing nations."
G8 leaders agree $50bn aid boost
World leaders gather as the G8 summit in Gleneagles ends
Prime Minister Tony Blair says the G8 has agreed a $50bn (£28.8bn) aid boost, as leaders sign the communique.
"It isn't all everyone wanted, but it is progress," the prime minister said.
He added that the agreement included a signal for a deal on trade, access to Aids treatment, debt cancellation and $3bn for the Palestinian authority.
"All of this does not change the world tomorrow, it is a beginning, not an end," he said, as Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo welcomed the deal.
"The meeting of G8 leaders and African leaders is a great success," the Nigerian president said.
G8: PROGRESS SO FAR
Stalemate seen on climate change as US position barely budges
G8 nations agreed to full debt cancellation for 18 countries, while African countries call for debt relief for all Africa
EU members have pledged to reach a collective aid target of 0.56% of GDP by 2010, and 0.7% by 2015
The G8 agrees a $50bn (£28.8bn) boost to aid
A ' signal' for a new deal on trade
Analysis: A successful G8?
Mr Blair said that the communique also included a promise of a new peacekeeping force for Africa as well as the commitment "in return by African leaders to democracy and good governance and the rule of law".
He added that in the wake of Thursday's attacks, the communique is the "definitive expression of our collective will to act in the face of death.
"It has a pride and a hope and a humanity that can lift the shadow of terrorism."
The leaders have previously said the debts of 18 of the poorest countries in Africa will be forgiven.
The communique will probably reconfirm a promise to write off the debts of a further nine countries if they comply with certain criteria.
It now appears doubtful that agreement has been reached to increase the share of GDP given to developing countries to the UN target of 0.7%.
Mr Blair's comments also signal that little concrete has been agreed on trade.
Blair: Hope can fight terror
Attacks make G8 impact
The so-called G5 developing countries - Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa - have called for tariffs, subsidies and other barriers to be removed as part of efforts to eradicate poverty.
However, Mr Bush had said that little meaningful reform of trade was likely unless Europe reformed its Common Agricultural Policy.
NGOs remained critical of the progress made.
"The people have roared but the G8 has whispered," said Kumi Naidoo, chair of the Global Call to Action against Poverty.
Some described the talks on climate change as a " significant lost opportunity".
Earlier, a leaked draft of the climate change communique suggested that little progress has been made - with US views on the Kyoto protocol hardly shifting and no set targets made.
"While uncertainty remains in our understanding of climate science, we know enough to act now," the leaked draft said.
It also acknowledged that the UN framework on climate change - of which the Kyoto protocol is the best-known part - is the "appropriate forum for negotiating the future of the multilateral regime on climate change".
G8 leaders have indicated the statement represents progress but Stephen Tindale, a spokesperson for Greenpeace, said: "The G8 has committed to nothing new but at least we haven't moved backwards on the environment."
The Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, a worldwide coalition of environmental and development campaigners, said: "Urgent action is now required to substantially reduce emissions, reduce fossil fuel dependence and to protect people around the world, especially the vulnerable, the poor and disappearing nations."
