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J8 Global Citizen Programme
17/11/2004
The J8 Global Citizen Programme education pack for
Scottish secondary schools was launched today.
The first school-based initiative of its kind, it aims
to increase 13 to 16 year old pupils' understanding of
Scotland's role and responsibilities within the
international community.
Pupils can also enter the J8 summit competition to win a
place at the J8 summit. Competition winners from across the
UK will gather at the J8 summit just prior to the G8 summit
at Gleneagles in July 2005.
Deputy Education Minister Euan Robson said:
"Today's young people are tomorrow's leaders and this is
a fantastic opportunity to contribute their views and
innovative ideas for tackling issues which affect us
all.
"The education pack allows our young people to develop
their understanding about global issues such as health and
poverty, trade, the environment and the economy.
"By working through case studies pupils can learn about
some of the most important issues facing the world
today.
"The energy, innovation and talent of our young people
will help build a confident, ambitious Scotland. I look
forward to showcasing this at the summit as part of our
work to raise Scotland's profile as a destination, a
business location and a place to live and work."
The UK will hold the presidency of the G8 in 2005 and
the main event is the Summit which will take place in
Gleneagles in July. It involves the Heads of State or
Government of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Russia, the USA and the UK as well as the President of the
European Commission.