September 2009

Fact Sheet from US Department of State
See the Future, Feed the Future, Change the Future, Video
More information from the Ag & Food Policy Library

A meeting of more than 130 countries and other stakeholders to address underlying causes of global hunger was co-hosted by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and U.S. 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.
Partnering for Food Security: Moving Forward, a proposal from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Remarks from Secretary Clinton
Attending Countries and Organizations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was host to the G-20 Summit held from September 24-25, 2009. President Obama chaired the meeting of leaders from countries around the world that represent 85 percent of the world’s economy. At the Pittsburgh G-20 Summit, leaders reviewed the progress made since the Washington and London Summits and together they discussed further actions to assure a sound and sustainable recovery from the global financial and economic crisis.
Leaders Statement
Remarks from President Obama

The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting 2009 is the only venue where business, government, and civil-sector leaders work together to plan and launch specific projects – Commitments to Action – to address global economic, environmental, and social challenges. This year, the financial crisis is making it more important than ever for us to reimagine the world we want to build.
Agenda
Featured Attendees
Webcasts