G20 nations must urgently redouble efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger, says Ramaphosa
Addressing G20 leaders at the opening of the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Ramaphosa said it’s only through an integrated and comprehensive system of social support - that governments will be able to help the most vulnerable in society.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Global Citizen Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Picture: GCIS
CAPE TOWN - President Cyril Ramaphosa says food security will be one of the main priorities of South Africa’s G20 presidency when it takes over next month.
Addressing G20 leaders at the opening of the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Ramaphosa said it’s only through an integrated and comprehensive social support system that governments can help the most vulnerable in society.
He stated that South Africa fully supports the Brazilian presidency’s focus on social inclusion and the fight against hunger.
President Ramaphosa said since democracy South Africa has provided vital support to millions of impoverished citizens.
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 67% of people living in extreme poverty.
Coupled with declining growth prospects, investments and rising debt, Ramaphosa said the challenges facing developing economies have the potential to derail development and the progress made toward achieving the sustainable development goals.
Ramaphosa added that the G20 nations must urgently redouble efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger.
He’s told the summit government is committed to ending poverty, malnutrition and hunger in line with the national development plan.
Ramaphosa has appealed to his counterparts to ensure international financing decisions are directed towards supporting sustainable development. has the details.