Press Releases
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ONE responds to DFID announcement on UK aid to India
Millions of Indian people live in extreme poverty and a shocking number of children under five die each year. As Britain reduces aid, it must be very careful to ensure the plight of those children is not made worse. India's future is in Indian hands - and Britain must be a partner on that journey. More
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ONE Africa 2012 Award Finalists Announced
Out of over 250 applications, ONE is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2012 ONE Africa Award, a $100,000 USD prize annually awarded by ONE. These five finalists are currently undergoing an extensive due diligence process for an internal Selection Committee to chose this year’s winner. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Dar es Salaam on 5 December. More
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EU leaders must redouble efforts to protect aid to the poorest
Reacting to the Cyprus EU presidency proposals on the long term EU budget published last night, anti-poverty campaign group ONE calls on EU leaders to prioritise protecting aid to the poorest countries at their special summit on 22-23 November. According to ONE’s initial analysis, the Cypriot proposal includes cuts to so-called external spending instruments averaging 7.3% compared to an earlier European Commission budget proposal. More
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161,000 ONE members call for governments to stand up to corporate lobbying against European transparency laws
Anti-poverty group ONE has delivered a global petition to UK Government Minister Jo Swinson ahead of crucial meetings on the future of European legislation requiring oil, mining and gas companies to publish what they pay governments in developing countries. More
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ONE welcomes European Parliament backing for long term development aid budget
ONE welcomes the adoption by MEPs of a report on the long term EU budget that says European Commission proposals for development and humanitarian aid funding must be considered the ‘bare minimum’. More
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6 out of 10 UK Adults Agree with Increased Overseas Aid Budget
Today, as the new Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening addresses the Conservative Party Conference, a new poll shows the majority (61%) of UK adults agree with next year’s planned increased spending on overseas aid. More
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ONE welcomes Shadow Secretary of State for International Development Ivan Lewis’ remarks
Today Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Ivan Lewis, addressed the Labour Party Conference. He announced a new campaign on early-childhood years, a review into the causes of corruption to be undertaken by Hadeel Ibrahim of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and spoke about his belief that with the right policies poverty could be eradicated and aid dependency reduced by 2030. More
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ONE responds to 2012 Aid Transparency Index
The 2012 Aid Transparency Index is published today – http://www.publishwhatyoufund.org/index/2012-index/ Responding to the report, Adrian Lovett, ONE’s Executive Director, Europe said: “At a time when all public spending is rightly under close scrutiny, transparency is vital to deliver smart and effective aid. Some European donors like DfID and EU development aid are among the best performers, and getting better. More
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ONE welcomes MEPs’ strong support for oil sector transparency rules
ONE warmly welcomes the European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee’s vote on new rules requiring oil and mining companies to declare the payments they make to foreign governments. If agreed by EU Member States, the laws will bring Europe in line with new U.S. rules adopted in August, paving the way towards a global extractives transparency standard. More
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ONE welcomes Barroso’s call to maintain EU leadership on development
ONE welcomes today’s call by European Commission President Barroso for Europe to “keep its leadership at the forefront of development and humanitarian assistance”. More
