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Ambition-Adjusted G7 Commitments and Compliance
John Kirton, G7 Research Group
March 16, 2026
Have the commitments made by G7 leaders at their annual summits been increasingly less ambitious, and has G7 members’ overall compliance with those commitments risen as a result?
To start to answer this important question, this research report identifies a way to assess the ambition of G7 commitments, compares the ratio of high- to low-ambition commitments made in 1975, in 1996 and in the priority commitments in 2025, and examines members’ compliance with the high- versus low-ambition commitments in 2025, based on the interim findings of the G7 Research Group’s assessment of the Kananaskis Summit.
It offers three conclusions. First, the ambition of a commitment can be measured by how high or low the binding nature of its verb is. Second, there has been a decline in the level of ambition of G7 summits, from 93% highly ambitious commitments at the first summit at Rambouillet in 1975, to 51% at Lyon in 1996, to 60% of the priority commitments at the most recent summit at Kananaskis in 2025. Third, the 21 commitments made at the 1996 Lyon Summit assessed for compliance averaged 72%, but the 12 with high ambition averaged 78%, and the nine with low ambition averaged only 60%. Similarly, the 2025 priority commitments with high ambition, and thus presumably harder for member governments to implement, had high average compliance of 78%, compared to those with low ambition, which averaged only 35% compliance.
An efficient, fast and reliable way to measure ambition is to categorize a commitment dichotomously as being either high or low politically binding on its members (see Appendix A).
Here the key criterion is whether the commitment says its members will do more than before (high) or no more than before (low). Thus, the verbs of remain committed, reaffirm commitments, reiterate commitments, explore all options, or continue, sustain, support or develop a roadmap or the equivalent are low binding. In contrast, verbs promising to promote, adopt, implement, build, take actions, enhance, align and dismantle are high binding.
A secondary criterion is the strength of the specified action. Commitments to consider, monitor, assess, reflect on, stand ready, prepare or attend a meeting are low binding ones.
The ambition of G7 summit commitments declined during the summit’s first 51 years (see Appendices B and C). In 1975 at Rambouillet, 93% of the 15 commitments were ambitious ones.
In 1996 at the Lyon Summit, 65 (51%) of the 128 commitments were ambitious, while 63 (49%) had low ambition. The 21 commitments assessed for compliance averaged 72%, but the 12 with high ambition averaged 78%, and the nine with low ambition averaged only 60%.
In 2025 at Kananaskis, only 60% of the 20 priority commitments were ambitious.
The trend therefore is generally inclining ambition, but with a small rise in the most recent year.
At the Kananaskis Summit on June 15–17, 2025, 60% of the 20 priority commitments assessed for compliance, from the 150 commitments overall, were ambitious.
Members’ interim compliance, by December 28, 2025, with those 20 commitments was 75%.
The ambition-adjusted overall interim compliance score was 61%. This was calculated by:
This produces an easy and adequate, if imperfect, formula for measuring the level of ambition of a summit’s commitment and compliance overall.
The ambition and significance of each commitment, and thus the overall summit set, can be assessed, although doing so systematically can be a very time-consuming task, as shown by the pioneering work of Diana Juricevic (2000). Such an assessment requires asking four questions:
To make the analytic advance to assessing the ambition of each commitment, one can develop a scale of level of ambition by which each individual commitment can be scored. The following are some proposed criteria that might be incorporated into such a scale.
The instrument-outcome balance of a commitment offers an easy, rapid and meaningful way to assess the importance of a commitment, especially as these two concepts were a core part of the foundational work by George von Furstenberg and Joseph Daniels (1992) on G7 summit commitments and compliance.
Such an analysis, begun by Sarah Burton (2016) on the G7 Elmau Summit in June 2015, divides each commitment into four categories, in ascending order of importance:
In all cases, the specific content of the instrument and outcome is highly relevant as well.
A much more efficient, fast and reliable way of measuring ambition is to categorize a commitment dichotomously as being either high or low binding.
Here the key criterion is whether the commitment says to members will do more than before (high) or no more than before (low). Thus, the verbs of remain committed, reaffirm a commitment, reiterate a commitment, explore all options, or continue, sustain, support, develop a roadmap or the equivalent are low binding. In contrast, those promising to promote, adopt, implement, build, take actions, enhance, align and dismantle are high binding.
Here a secondary criterion is the strength of the specified action. Commitments to consider, monitor, assess, reflect on, stand ready or prepared to, or attend a meeting are low binding.
Abbott, Kenneth W., et al. (2000). “The Concept of Legalization.” International Organization 54(3): 401–20.
Burton, Sarah (2016). “Do Ambitious G7 Commitments Secure Less Compliance?” G7 Research Group, June 3. https://www.g7g20.utoronto.ca/comment/160603-burton.html.
Juricevic, Diana (2000). “Compliance with G8 Commitments: Ascertaining the Degree of Compliance with Summit Debt and International Trade Commitments for Canada and the United States, 1996-1999,” G7 Research Group. https://www.g7g20.utoronto.ca/comment/160603-burton.html.
von Furstenberg, George M. and Joseph P. Daniels (1992). Economic Summit Declarations, 1975–1989: Examining the Written Record of International Cooperation. Princeton, Princeton University Press.
1975-1. To assure in a world of growing interdependence the success of the objectives set out in this declaration, we intend to play our own full part and strengthen our efforts for closer international cooperation and constructive dialogue among all countries, transcending differences in stages of economic development, degrees of resource endowment and political and social systems. (international cooperation) High (due to “strengthen our efforts”)
1975-2. The industrial democracies are determined to overcome high unemployment (labour and employment) High (due to “determined to overcome”)
1975-3: [The industrial democracies are determined to overcome] continuing inflation (macroeconomic policy) High (due to “determined to overcome”)
1975-4: [The industrial democracies are determined to overcome] and serious energy problems (energy) High (due to “determined to overcome”)
1975-5. We believe that the multilateral trade negotiations should be accelerated (Tokyo Declaration). We propose as our goal completion of the negotiations in 1977. (trade). High (due to “accelerated,” “propose,” “complete” and the two year deadline).
1975-6. We will also intensify our efforts to achieve a prompt conclusion of the negotiations concerning export credits. (trade) High (due to “intensify” and “prompt conclusion”)
1975-7. With regard to monetary problems, we affirm our intention to work for greater stability. (macroeconomic policy) Low (due to affirm our intention to work for”)
1975-8. our monetary authorities will act to counter disorderly market conditions, or erratic fluctuations, in exchange rates. (macroeconomic policy) High (due to “will act to counter”)
1975-9. we will play our part, through the IMF [in making urgent improvements in international arrangements for the stabilization of the export earnings of developing countries] In this context, priority should be given to the poorest developing countries. (development) High (due to “play our part” and “urgent,” and the G7’s control of the IMF)
1975-10. we will play our part, through the IMF [in measures to assist them in financing their deficits. In this context, priority should be given to the poorest developing countries.] (development) High (due to “play our part”)
1975-11. [we will play our part, through] other appropriate international fora, in making urgent improvements in international arrangements for the stabilization of the export earnings of developing countries. [In this context, priority should be given to the poorest developing countries.] (development) High (due to “play our part”)
1975-12. [we will play our part, through] other appropriate international fora, measures to assist them in financing their deficits. In this context, priority should be given to the poorest developing countries. (development) High (due to “play our part”)
1975-13. We are determined to secure for our economies the energy sources needed for their growth. (energy) High (due to “determined to secure”)
1975-14. Through these measures as well as international cooperation between producer and consumer countries, responding to the long-term interests of both, we shall spare no effort in order to ensure more balanced conditions and a harmonious and steady development in the world energy market. (energy) High (due to “spare no effort” and “ensure”)
1975-15. We believe that industrialized and developing countries alike have a critical stake in the future success of the world economy and in the cooperative political relationships on which it must be based. We intend to intensify our cooperation on all these problems in the framework of existing institutions as well as in all the relevant international organizations. (international cooperation) High (due to “intend to intensify”)
14 of the 15 commitments, for 93% were highly binding and thus ambitious ones.
Strengthening Economic and Monetary Cooperation
1996-1. [While recognizing that our individual circumstances may vary, we share a common commitment to a medium-term economic strategy:] credible fiscal consolidation programs (macroeconomic policy) High 100%
1996-2. [While recognizing that our individual circumstances may vary, we share a common commitment to a medium-term economic strategy:] successful anti-inflationary policies and as a consequence low interest rates, and (macroeconomic policy) High 100%
1996-3. [While recognizing that our individual circumstances may vary, we share a common commitment to a medium-term economic strategy:] strengthened structural reform. (macroeconomic policy) High
1996-4. These should contribute to investment, growth and job creation. (macroeconomic policy) Low
1996-5. Such policies will contribute to reducing external imbalances, thereby promoting international monetary stability and maintaining the conditions for harmonious growth in global trade and business. (macroeconomic policy) High
1996-6. We endorse the views of our Ministers of Finance on international monetary stability. We request our Ministers of Finance to continue to cooperate closely on economic policy and in the exchange markets. (macroeconomic policy) High
1996-7. In this connection, we attach importance to the implementation of improved practical measures to deal with risks relating to the operation of the global financial markets and we request our Ministers to report to the next Summit on this issue. (financial regulation) High
1996-8. [Over the year ahead, we should seek to make maximum progress on the following objectives:]
enhancing cooperation among the authorities responsible for the supervision of internationally-active financial institutions, importantly by clarifying their roles and responsibilities; (financial regulation) High
1996-9. [Over the year ahead, we should seek to make maximum progress on the following objectives:]
encouraging stronger risk management and improved transparency in the markets and connected activities, especially in the innovative markets; (financial regulation) Low
1996-10. [Over the year ahead, we should seek to make maximum progress on the following objectives:]
encouraging the adoption of strong prudential standards in emerging economies and increasing cooperation with their supervisory authorities; (financial regulation) Low
1996-11. We ask our Finance Ministers in consultation with the relevant institutions to report back on this issue at our next meeting; (accountability) High
1996-12. studying the implications of the recent technological advances which make possible the creation of sophisticated methods for retail electronic payments and how to ensure their benefits are fully realized. (financial regulation) Low
1996-13. Together with the international community as a whole, we undertake to ensure that the IMF has the resources needed to perform its tasks in the service of international monetary stability. (macroeconomic policy) High
1996-14. As we recognized last year, international financial fraud is a growing problem for our financial systems. In order to strengthen the fight against this phenomenon, we will continue to look for ways of facilitating, as much as possible, the exchange of information on cases involving serious financial crime and regulatory abuse between law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies, in accordance with our own domestic legal systems and other basic principles. (financial regulation) Low
1996-15. We intend to maintain our dialogue to review progress and developments in this field. (financial regulation) Low
1996-16. Finally, globalization is creating new challenges in the field of tax policy. We strongly urge the OECD to vigorously pursue its work in this field, aimed at establishing a multilateral approach under which countries could operate individually and collectively to limit the extent of these practices. (financial regulation) High
1996-17. We will follow closely the progress on work by the OECD, which is due to produce a report by 1998. (financial regulation) Low
1996-18. We will also follow closely the OECD’s continuation of its important work on transfer pricing, where we warmly endorse the significant progress that the OECD has already achieved. (financial regulation) Low
1996-19. In order to face the challenges of economic and fiscal impact of aging populations, we remain committed to ensuring sustainability of our social security system. (social policy) Low
1996-20. We give high priority to achieving a multilateral agreement on investment in the OECD that provides high standards of investment protection and liberalization, with effective dispute settlement. (trade) High
1996-21. We look forward to the successful completion of these negotiations by June 1997. (trade) Low
1996-22. We reaffirm our commitment to working to strengthen the confidence in and credibility of the multilateral trading system by avoiding taking trade and investment measures that would be in contradiction with WTO rules and OECD codes, and by using and complying with any applicable provisions for consultation and dispute settlement when differences arise. (trade) Low
1996-23. We will continue to monitor the strict implementation of commitments and precise compliance with timetables agreed at the end of the Uruguay Round. (trade) Low
1996-24. In accordance with the rules of the World Trade Organization and on the basis of significant liberalization commitments, we support the accession of new members to the WTO. (trade) Low
1996-25. We have agreed on ways to help developing countries, especially the least developed, to benefit more fully from the results of the Uruguay Round. (trade) High
1996-26. Together with our partners we will work for the success of the first ministerial conference of the WTO in December 1996. (trade) Low
1996-27. We will ensure full and effective implementation of the Uruguay Round results according to the agreed timetables. (trade) High 67%
1996-28. We are resolved to complete all ongoing negotiations in the service sector and to relaunch talks in Singapore on financial services so as to reach significant, balanced and non-discriminatory liberalization commitments by December 1997. (financial regulation) Low
1996-29. In order to facilitate the free flow of trade, we will initiate an effort to further standardize and simplify customs procedures among our countries. (trade) High
1996-30. Lastly, we are resolved to combat corruption in international business transactions, which is detrimental to transparency and fairness and imposes heavy economic and political costs. (crime and corruption) High
1996-31. Looking ahead beyond the Singapore Ministerial Conference and recognizing that our next meeting will take place on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the multilateral trading system, we are committed to working together with our partners to give sustained impetus to trade liberalization. (trade) High
1996-32. We seek to enhance the effectiveness of policies aimed at stimulating growth and jobs. This requires action in a wide range of structural policies, within a framework of sound macro-economic policies. (macroeconomic policy) High
We welcome the conclusions reached by the Ministerial Conference on Employment in Lille, and we have agreed to pursue the following policies:
1996-33. We reaffirm our belief that investment in people is as vital as investment in capital. We will therefore pay special attention to a sound basic education, skill formation and training, which is a lifelong undertaking, and to improving the transition from school to work. (labour and employment) High
1996-34. We are determined to prevent and fight against social exclusion. We must define ways to reinforce people’s employability throughout their working lives by facilitating the transition from one job to another. (labour and employment) High
1996-35. We pledge to carry out practical reforms, consistent with the specific situation in each of our countries, aimed at achieving a high level of employment and widely-shared prosperity. (labour and employment) High 67%
1996-36. These include tax and social system reforms to ensure that “work pays,” particularly for the least well-off; lowering social security charges which place a burden on low-skilled jobs, in countries with high indirect labour costs; and improving public employment agencies. (labour and employment) High 67%
1996-37. In order to foster entrepreneurship we will modernize our regulatory frameworks where needed in the markets for goods and services, to enhance our economies’ ability to respond to rapid change and to encourage job creation (labour and employment) High
1996-38. We will facilitate the dissemination, notably in the direction of small and medium-sized businesses, of new technologies, which are creating plentiful, quality jobs. (labour and employment) Low
1996-39. We renew our commitment to secure substantial flows of official aid and to improve the quality of this aid. The whole international community should be mobilized in this effort, and new donors should assume growing responsibility, so that the burden is more equally shared. (development) Low 50%
1996-40. Sub Saharan Africa continues to face unusually severe challenges. We will concentrate resources on those countries that need them most and that can use them effectively, reflecting the fact that their policy program is credible and that their Government is fully committed to implement it. (development) High
1996-41. Grants and concessional financing should be directed primarily to meet the financial requirements of the poorest countries which have no or limited access to the international capital markets, once they can demonstrate their commitment to create the conditions to use them effectively. (development) Low
1996-42. Giving more explicit priority to sustainable development and the alleviation of poverty. This should mean adequate ODA funding of essential sectors such as health and education, basic infrastructures, clean water schemes, environmental conservation, micro-enterprises, agricultural research and small-scale agriculture, with for example the help of IFAD. (development) Low
1996-43. We should support the establishment of a dynamic and competitive private sector in developing countries based on small and medium scale entreprises. (development) Low
1996-44. We will support the LLDCs’ efforts to achieve such integration, for example, by responding favourably to requests for technical assistance in the fields of investment, privatisation and export diversification, and encouraging international organisations and programs to do likewise. (development) Low
1996-45. We will implement the provisions of the Marrakech Decision on Measures in Favour of Least Developed Countries. (development) High
1996-46. In this context we will examine what each of us could do to improve their access to our markets and we encourage others to do the same, including other developing countries. (development) Low
1996-47. We will work with other members to make rapid progress in the reform of the UN in order to rationalize and strengthen its role in development. (UN reform) High
1996-48. UNCTAD IX was a major milestone in the renewal of UNCTAD. We are committed to the implementation of these reforms. The LLDC’s will be the major beneficiaries of this action. (development) High 77%
1996-49. The replenishment of the concessional resources of the multilateral financial institutions must be completed. In this context, we stress the importance of sharing this burden equitably, we welcome the emergence of new donors and we encourage other countries to participate. (development) Low
1996-50. We welcome the fact that all donors have agreed to contribute to IDA-XI and the activation of the Interim Trust Fund. This agreement will enable the Association to lend up to USD 22 billion over three years. This is a major success. It is important that all donors ensure the success of IDA-XI by fully respecting their commitments on time. (development) Low
1996-51. We are committed to a continuing Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility (ESAF) as the centerpiece of the International Monetary Fund support for the poorest countries, and we welcome the proposals of the Managing Director of the IMF for greater concessionality in ESAF lending for a limited number of poor and highly indebted countries, as the IMF’s contribution to putting them in a sustainable position. (development) Low
1996-52. We will examine constructively and positively the options for financing the needed subsidies, using primarily resources held by the IMF, without excluding bilateral contributions. (development) Low
1996-53. We welcome progress achieved in the alleviation of the debt problems and the active implementation, by the Paris Club, of the Naples terms. However, for some heavily indebted poor countries, we acknowledge the need for additional action, in particular to reduce debts owing to multilateral institutions and other bilateral creditors that are not members of the Paris Club. Following the proposals developed by the Bretton Woods Institutions, we look forward to a concrete solution being agreed by next Autumn at the latest on the following basis: (development) Low
1996-54. the solution should provide an exit for unsustainable debt and be based on a case by case approach adapted to the specific situation of each country concerned, once it has shown its commitment to pursuing its economic adjustment; (development) Low
1996-55. the continuation of ESAF will provide the basis for a reduction in the burden of the debt to the IMF for these countries; (development) Low
1996-56. we will support and work together for an overall World Bank contribution of the order of 2 billion $ for this initiative. (development) Low
1996-57. As concerns bilateral credits, we are committed to work, in conjunction with a maximum possible contribution by the World Bank and the IMF, to achieve financial viability and debt sustainability for all these countries which undertake the necessary adjustment efforts. (development) High
1996-58. We urge the Paris Club creditor countries, where they deem appropriate, on a case by case basis, to go beyond the Naples terms for these countries. These efforts would include, on a voluntary basis, debt conversion schemes up to 20% instead of currently 10% of the stock of debts, and increased debt alleviation. (development) Low
1996-59. We welcome the Moscow Summit declaration relating to Ukraine and the commitment of President KUCHMA to close reactor n° 1 at Chernobyl by the end of 1996, in the framework of the program to close the whole plant by the year 2000. We reaffirm our commitment to full implementation of the Memorandum concluded with Ukraine, through close cooperation with this country and the international financial institutions. (nuclear safety) Low
1996-60. We reaffirm our absolute condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators or motives. Terrorism is a heinous crime, and there must be no excuse or exception in bringing its perpetrators to justice. (terrorism) Low
1996-61. We proclaim our common resolve to unite our efforts and our determination to fight terrorism by all legal means. (terrorism) High
1996-62. In keeping with the guidelines for action adopted by the Eight in Ottawa, we strongly urge all States to deny all support to terrorists. (terrorism) Low
1996-63. We rededicate ourselves and invite others to associate our efforts in order to thwart the activities of terrorists and their supporters, including fund-raising, the planning of terrorist acts, procurement of weapons, calling for violence, and incitements to commit terrorist acts. (terrorism) Low 92%
1996-64. We consider the fight against terrorism to be our absolute priority, and reiterate the necessity for all States to adhere to the relevant international conventions. (terrorism) Low
1996-65. [We are resolved to do more:] to examine and implement, in cooperation with all States, all measures liable to strengthen the capacity of the international community to defeat terrorism. (terrorism) High
1996-66. To that end, we have decided that a ministerial meeting to consider and recommend further actions will be held in Paris, as early as the month of July. (terrorism) Low
1996-67. We are committed to achieving early and practical results in the renewal of the UN so that, for both individuals and countries, it can more readily and effectively respond to the demands placed on it, and more clearly demonstrate its importance to the search for solutions to our globally shared problems. (UN reform) High
1996-68. We undertake to intensify our role in the work of the high level and working groups set up by the General Assembly for this purpose in order to help ensure the balanced, timely and effective outcome of their efforts. (UN reform) High
1996-69. We will work with other Members throughout the UN system to accomplish this goal. (UN reform) High
1996-70. Conscious of the risks that the present financial crisis poses to the United Nations’ ability to function, we are resolved to promote in parallel and as soon as possible a long-term solution based on the adoption of a more equitable scale of contributions, on scrupulous respect by Member States for their financial obligations, and on the payment of arrears. (UN reform) High 57%
1996-71. We reaffirm our support for the High Commissioner for Human Rights as coordinator of human rights within the United Nations system and commend his contribution in the fields of early warning, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. (human rights) Low
1996-72. We will take care to ensure that women as well as men benefit fully and equally from the recognition of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which were reiterated on the occasion of the Beijing Conference, and that the rights of children be respected. (human rights) High 92%
1996-73. We support fully the efforts of the International Tribunals aimed at the prosecution and trial of persons indicted for serious violations of human rights in the Former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda and commit ourselves to making available to the Tribunals adequate resources for the fulfillment of their mandates. (human rights) High
1996-74. All over the world, we actively support the process of democratization, which is an essential guarantee of respect for human rights. We will provide assistance in the organization of free and impartial elections and in strengthening democratic institutions and standards. (human rights) High
1996-75. We are firmly determined to continue to provide assistance to populations in need, and we call for the coordination and rationalization of efforts in order to provide assistance more effectively. (human rights) Low
1996-76. We affirm our undertaking to conclude a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) so as to enable its signature by the outset of the 51st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, this coming September. (nonproliferation) High
1996-77. We reaffirm our commitment to the objectives set out in the document on Principles and Objectives for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament adopted on 11 May 1995 at the conclusion of the NPT Review and Extension Conference. (nonproliferation) Low
1996-78. We are determined to contribute to the effectiveness of the strengthened NPT review process before the next Review Conference in 2000, the first preparatory committee for which will meet in 1997. (nonproliferation) High
1996-79. We reiterate the importance we attach to the entry into force of the Convention on Chemical Weapons. We will continue to work hard to implement the Convention on Prohibition of Biological and Toxin Weapons, including the establishment of an effective verification mechanism. (nonproliferation) Low 67%
1996-80. We reaffirm our commitment, made in Moscow, to the highest internationally recognized nuclear safety level. In this regard, we underline that nuclear safety has to prevail over all other considerations. (nuclear safety) Low
1996-81. We reaffirm our commitment to all the principles laid down in the Convention on Nuclear Safety and we urge all countries to ratify this Convention, as soon as possible, and to participate in the peer review mechanisms. (nuclear safety) Low
1996-82. We remain committed to assisting countries in transition in developing efficient and fully safety-oriented energy policies. (nuclear safety) Low
1996-83. [In order to ensure rapid and efficient follow-up of the decisions regarding non-proliferation issues adopted at the Moscow Summit, we have taken the following initiatives:] on our behalf, France will undertake demarches in order to encourage more countries to adopt the “Programme for preventing and combatting illicit trafficking in nuclear material”; (nuclear safety) Low
1996-84. [In order to ensure rapid and efficient follow-up of the decisions regarding non-proliferation issues adopted at the Moscow Summit, we have taken the following initiatives:] a meeting dedicated to the implementation of this Programme, with the participation of agencies and ministries involved in the prevention and fight against illicit trafficking will be held as soon as possible. (nuclear safety) Low
1996-85. In view of the threats such as global warming, desertification, deforestation, depleting resources and threatened species, and unsustainable urban development, we place top priority on integrating environmental protection more completely into all of our policies. (environment) Low
1996-86. 1997 will be a pivotal year for the environment. We renew our commitment to all agreements reached at Rio, and pledge to work for a successful outcome of the 1997 special session of the United Nations General Assembly which would lead to their better implementation. (climate change) High
1996-87. [We commit ourselves to strong action and anticipate in 1997:] a successful outcome of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention; (climate change) High
1996-88. [We commit ourselves to strong action and anticipate in 1997:] agreement on actions to promote sustainable management of forests, including appropriate implementing arrangements or instruments; (environment) High
1996-89. [We commit ourselves to strong action and anticipate in 1997:] the negotiation of a global, legally binding instrument on particular persistent organic pollutants (POPs); (environment) High 79%
1996-90. [We commit ourselves to strong action and anticipate in 1997:] the speedy implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention on Desertification. (environment) High
1996-91. We will assess compliance with international environmental agreements and consider options for enhancing compliance. (accountability) Low 57%
1996-92. We encourage full cooperation among countries, existing international and non-governmental organizations for the promotion of projects demonstrating their use of information and communication technology. We are committed to fostering partnership between the public and the private actor. (ICT) High
1996-93. We are prepared to reflect on ethical and criminal issues raised by worldwide communication networks. (ICT) Low
1996-94. We will support public and private efforts to increase the use of information and communication technologies for development and encourage international organizations to assess the appropriate role which they can play. (ICT) Low 84%
1996-95. We draw attention to the measures already undertaken in each of our countries to encourage the scientific community in its search for remedies to these diseases. We pledge to pursue this effort at the national level, while at the same time promoting international cooperation among research teams in this field. (health) High
1996-96. Moreover, we will continue to extend various kinds of assistance programs, in particular for the benefit of the countries hardest hit by HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. (health) Low
1996-97. We will continue to work to ensure the availability of safe and effective treatments for these all-too-often fatal diseases. (health) Low 82%
1996-98. Drugs represent a serious threat for our younger generations’ future, our citizens’ health and the integrity of our societies. We are determined to intensify our efforts in order to fight against any kind of drug trafficking and all forms of criminality in connection with it, including money laundering. (drugs) High
1996-99. We therefore urge all States to fully comply with their obligations under international conventions dealing with drugs abuse and illicit traffic in psychotropic substances, and are ready to strengthen our cooperation with all countries involved in this fight against drugs. (drugs) High
1996-100. [We commit ourselves to:] Mobilize our full resources and influence to combat this danger. (crime and corruption) High
1996-101. [We commit ourselves to:] Support and enhance existing institutions that deal with transnational organized crime, including the United Nations, Interpol, and World Customs Organization. (crime and corruption) High
1996-102. [We commit ourselves to:] Encourage all States to adhere to and fully implement existing conventions, treaties and arrangements dealing with transnational organized crime. (crime and corruption) Low
1996-103. [We commit ourselves to:] Resist the enormous threat posed by narcotic traffickers, by implementing the UN conventions against drugs, and intensifying efforts to put traffickers behind bars and prevent them from laundering their money. (drugs) High 75%
1996-104. [We commit ourselves to:] Share information and expertise to detect, investigate and prosecute criminals. (crime and corruption) Low
1996-105. [We commit ourselves to:] Increase operational cooperation among relevant agencies. (crime and corruption) High
1996-106. [We commit ourselves to:] Deny the use of our territories to transnational organized crime. (crime and corruption) High
1996-107. [We commit ourselves to:] Take all possible steps, particularly extradition, to bring fugitives to justice. (crime and corruption) High
1996-108. [We commit ourselves to:] Provide the broadest possible mutual legal assistance. (crime and corruption) High
1996-109. [We commit ourselves to:] Deprive criminals of their illicit profits by adopting appropriate legislation and implementing recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). (crime and corruption) High
1996-110. [We commit ourselves to:] Adopt the necessary legislative and regulatory measures to combat corruption. (crime and corruption) High
1996-111. [Consequently, with a view to achieving these goals:]We ask the Senior Experts Group to ensure the active follow-up of the implementation of these recommendations and to report on their progress and developments in this field to the next Summit. (crime and corruption) High
1996-112. We will continue supporting all efforts of these organizations and all inter-regional initiatives aimed at developing and reinforcing cooperation between the different regions of the world in the areas of political, economic and cultural matters. (regional security) Low
1996-113. We welcome the enormous achievements attained in the Middle East peace process over the past several years. We are strongly committed to the full implementation of all agreements reached, and we will continue to provide our full support to those who take risks for peace. (regional security) High
1996-114. We reaffirm our determination to enforce full implementation of all UN Security Council resolutions concerning Iraq and Libya only full compliance with which could result in the lifting of all sanctions. (regional security) Low 25%
1996-115. We call on the international community to join us in providing political and financial support for the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization (KEDO). (regional security) Low 25%
1996-116. We will continue and reinforce our efforts to improve the functioning of the UN in the economic and social fields and its impact on development. (UN reform) High 57%
1996-117. We will continue to work in partnership with other members to complete processes underway, including Agenda for Development, and initiate further processes as required. (UN reform) Low 57%
1996-118. In addition, the effective implementation of results achieved to date will be a priority. (UN reform) Low
Endorsing the conclusions adopted at the Peace Implementation Conference in Florence, we have taken the following decisions:
1996-119. We shall contribute substantially to the preparation of the elections scheduled by the OSCE on 14 September 1996. To this end, we are increasing our assistance to the OSCE, inter alia by contributing to the deployment of 2,000 observers and the development of independent media. (democracy) High
1996-120. We support the High Representative in his work of preparation with the Parties of the establishment of the new institutions: the collective Presidency, the Council of Ministers, the Parliament, the Constitutional Court and the Central Bank. We shall provide the future authorities with the necessary constitutional and legal assistance. (democracy) High 100%
1996-121. Recalling UN Security Council Resolution 1022, including the provisions on sanctions, we support the High Representative and the Commander of IFOR and will, as necessary, act following their recommendations. (regional security) Low
1996-122. We are ready to consider the application of sanctions instruments to any Party to the Peace Agreement. (regional security) Low
1996-123. Economic reconstruction is vital to lasting peace. We call upon all donors to accelerate payment of their pledges for 1996 and to make every effort to disburse at least 50 % of 1996 pledges by December 1996 and 100 % by June 1997. (development) Low
1996-124. Economic assistance should be provided to all Parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina depending upon their compliance with the peace process. (development) Low
1996-125. We confirm our full support for the High Representative in the exercising of his coordination role. (development) Low
1996-126. In order to strengthen the rule of law, we are prepared to provide technical legal assistance. We shall ensure that the means available to the International Police Task Force and its effectiveness be increased. (migration and refugees) High
1996-127. We stress the need to observe the timetable set by the Arms control Agreement signed in Florence on June 14. We shall provide the OSCE with the means to verify the Arms Control Agreement, and closely monitor its implementation. (nonproliferation) High
1996-128. All participants at the meeting stated their conviction of the need to focus grants and concessional financing primarily on the poorest countries, to enable them to implement these policies and thus benefit from the globalization of capital and trade flows. They decided to pay particular attention to Sub-Saharan Africa. A medium-term strategy will be framed for this continent, taking as its starting point the initiative launched by the United Nations Secretary-General. (development) Low
65 of the 128 commitments were high binding for 51%
63 of the 128 commitments were low binding for 49%