MEC Senior Editor, Jeremy Smith, writes:
G8 countries owe $40 billion in aid as refugee numbers increase
This week's news item, adapted for MEC from a news article originally published in the Guardian Weekly, is about the failure of G8 countries to meet aid promises for Africa and the growing numbers of refugees around the world.
Go to the News Items section on your Work Area screen to find out what the Africa Progress Panel (APP) suggests to improve the situation.