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ONE responds to G20 decision to suspend debt repayments
Today, G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors agreed to suspend debt repayments for the world’s poorest countries for the remainder of 2020 as part of its COVID-19 action plan. This includes supporting a time-bound suspension on government debt and calling on private creditors and multilateral development banks to follow suit.
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ONE reacts to the EU global response to COVID-19
Brussels – The EU released a global response package to support partner countries in their efforts to address COVID-19. The financial package amounts to €15.6 billion from existing external action resources, with 31% of geographically earmarked funds allocated to Africa. Emily Wigens, EU Director at The ONE Campaign said: “Mobilizing €15.6 billion to support a…
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ACTIVISTS CALL ON LEADERS TO COMMIT TO A GLOBAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE
London, Thursday 2nd April 2020. Activists from The ONE Campaign today urged the world’s leaders to come together to commit to a coordinated global response to beat Covid-19 and prevent the pandemic being even more damaging, especially among the world’s most vulnerable people. In the three months since China first notified the WHO of the…
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ONE reacts to the EU’s new strategy with Africa
Brussels – Today, the European Commission released a new communication “Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa”, which will start discussions with African partners, with the intention of jointly defining a partnership agenda at the 6th Summit between the African Union and the European Union in October. Emily Wigens, EU Director at the anti-poverty group ONE,…
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ONE responds to launch of Integrated Review of foreign policy, defence, security and international development
Today (Wednesday, 26 February 2020) the UK Government launched its Integrated Review of foreign policy, defence, security and international development. As the Government it will re-examine the UK’s priorities and objectives internationally, anti-poverty organisation The ONE Campaign urged the Government to ensure the review looks to the future. Romilly Greenhill, UK Director of ONE, said:…
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ONE reacts to the updated MFF negotiation proposal
Brussels – The European Council President Charles Michel revealed the updated Multiannual Financial Framework negotiating box. This proposal presents fresh cuts to the EU’s external spending by 6.45%, amounting to €7.02 billion compared to the European Commission’s proposal. The proposal also sets out cuts to sub-Saharan Africa worth €1.36 billion. Emily Wigens, EU Director at…
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ONE reacts to appointment of Anne-Marie Trevelyan as new Secretary of State for International Development
Today, as part of the Government reshuffle, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP as the new Secretary of State for International Development. Anti-poverty organisation The ONE Campaign responded to the news that Ms Trevelyan will now be heading up the Department for International Development. Speaking about the news, Romilly Greenhill, UK Director of ONE, said: “We look forward…
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ONE announces the appointment of Scott McDonald as Chief Development Officer
The ONE Campaign is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott McDonald to the role of Chief Development Officer.
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ONE announces the appointment of Mimi Alemayehou to the organisation’s board
The ONE Campaign is pleased to announce the appointment of Mimi Alemayehou to its board. Mimi has long been a friend and partner to The ONE Campaign. She was a key player in Power Africa, the energy access initiative that was codified in law through the “Electrify Africa Act” during the Obama administration, an initiative…
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ONE calls EU leaders to uphold EU aid commitment at the European Council
Brussels – Ahead of the European Council on 12-13 December, and following the adoption of the conclusions of the ‘Independent report by the High-Level Group of Wise Persons on the European financial architecture for development’, anti-poverty group The ONE Campaign is calling EU leaders to champion their EU aid commitments in the next EU’s long-term budget.…
