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World hunger high on G-8 agenda

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, G-8 world leaders meeting in Italy this week are expected to commit as much as 15 billion dollars to agricultural projects, in an effort to reduce world hunger and ease food-price volatility. 

The U.S.-backed program-a three-year effort-would fund agricultural projects in developing countries, providing farmers with seed, fertilizer and equipment. Officials say the program would help all the people in the world who suffer from hunger. 

Not everyone is convinced, however. The Journal article points out the G-8 has made unfulfilled pledges to the developing world before, leaving some analysts skeptical about the latest plan. 

Volatile food prices sparked riots in some countries last year.  The unrest helped make the issue of food security a major focus for G-8 leaders, who are concerned about the social and political consequences.

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