Secretary Clinton & UN Secretary General Meet to Discuss Global Hunger *updated*

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Ban Ki-moon and Secretary Clinton Saturday, Sept. 26th (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Ban Ki-moon and Secretary Clinton Saturday, Sept. 26th (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

US Secretary of State and UN Secretary-General Convene Global Leaders to Act on Underlying Causes of Hunger

A meeting of more than 130 countries and other stakeholders to address underlying causes of global hunger was co-hosted today by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Reaffirming the key principles outlined at the L’Aquila G8 Summit in July, the meeting called upon a diverse array of speakers to discuss direct experiences, share best practices, and act strategically when addressing challenges.

Today’s event built upon President Obama’s message at the G20 in Pittsburgh, that in order to truly end hunger, we must work together, across sectors, at the outset and follow country-led plans.

The L’Aquila Principles discussed were: 1) support for country-led processes; 2) ensure a comprehensive approach to food security; 3) strategically coordinate assistance; 4) a strong role for multilateral institutions; and 5) sustain a robust commitment of financial resources, including $20 billion in resources pledged at the G8 Summit and the additional $2 billion committed at the G20 in Pittsburgh.

Secretary Clinton and Secretary General Ban will act to move this agenda forward in the coming months. To catalyze coordination and collaboration, while ensuring accountability, they have introduced a proposal titled “Partnering for Food Security: Moving Forward.” This is designed as a point of reference for diverse stakeholders as they align their efforts and amplify their actions.

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