Local/Global Encounters

Development (2005) 48, 107–109. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100108

The Global Call To Action Against Poverty

Owain James

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Abstract

Owain James explains a strategic call for action from a wide range of organizations, networks and celebrities who are coming together next year to ensure world leaders to live up to their commitments on fighting poverty. Following a meeting at Johannesburg in September, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) was launched. James explains GCAP, in particular explaining what it is trying to do and how you can become involved.

Keywords:

campaign, aid, inequality, MDGs, trade, debt

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