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Copenhagen
In December policy makers will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark, to negotiate a global climate deal. Getting the best possible deal for the world’s poorest communities, especially in Africa, needs to be top of the agenda.
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2010 World Cup
South Africa is hosting the football World Cup in 2010; this is hugely exciting, and not just for sports fans. It's a great opportunity for the world to see Africa and the citizens of African nations in a new light. MORE
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DATA Report 2009
The DATA Report charts how well the G8 countries are moving toward meeting their 2005 commitments to developing countries. MORE
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World Bank & IMF Spring Meetings
Meetings make some positive recommendations but fall short of drawing up a comprehensive plan. MORE
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G20: The 2009 London Summit
G20 leaders recognised the need to address extreme poverty as part of the global recovery, but details and actions must follow to make the agreement of the Summit meaningful.
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Global Fund Review
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is holding an interim review from March 30th to April 1st to evaluate its finances, including the funding gap it faces in 2009-2010 to renew programmes and launch new ones. MORE
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Dead Aid Is Dead Wrong
Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo is thin on the facts, big on the hyperbole and reckless in its call to cut off all aid to Africa. Dead Aid's recommendations would literally lead to the death of millions of Africans. MORE
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U.S. FY 2010 Budget
President Obama put forward a promising budget outline which included a $4.5 billion increase for the International Affairs budget.
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U.S. Aid Reform
With a new Congress and a new Administration in place, there is an opportunity to prioritize development and modernize the U.S. structure for delivering assistance.
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