As USTR, Ron Kirk should help create opportunities for world's poorest people. MORE
After four days of negotiations among 40 heads of states and governments, more than 3000 participants and discussions in 53 side events the conference on financing for development in Doha ends. With the financial crisis and the Presidential transition in the USA, expectations on this conference had been low - and they were certainly not exceeded. MORE
On World Aids Day, France's first lady Carla Sarkozy will be made an ambassador for the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. MORE
President-elect Obama's foreign policy will be shaped by a team of leaders who understand the strategic importance of development as a full partner to diplomacy and American military strength, the global advocacy group. MORE
Sen. Obama releases his plan to fight extreme poverty and global disease. MORE
Bono to attend Doha conference to press on innovative financing, new donors and to stop backtracking by traditional donors. MORE
Economic advisors bring strong background on global development policy. MORE
Member States urged not to take funds from bilateral aid. MORE
The world's poorest countries may not have a seat at this weekend's global financial summit, but they must not be left behind by the leaders of the global economic powers. MORE
The world's poorest countries may not have a seat at this weekend's global financial summit, but they must not be left behind by the leaders of the global economic powers. MORE