Aid to poor countries slips further as governments tighten budgets | OECD Study
Development aid fell by 4% in real terms in 2012, following a 2% fall in 2011. The continuing financial crisis and euro zone turmoil has led several governments to tighten their budgets, which has had a direct impact on aid to poor countries. There is also a noticeable shift in aid away from the poorest …
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Global DHL CEO optimistic about Africa’s potential
LIVINGSTONE, Zambia, March 14, 2013/ — “Africa is the last bastion for business globally and, over the next few years, will prove its potential as a stable, lucrative continent for international commerce.” These are the words of Ken Allen, Chief Executive Officer of global express and logistics provider, DHL Express. Allen is in Sub-Saharan Africa …
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Review of the use of ‘Theory of Change’ in international development
Report commissioned by DFID evaluation division considers the current uses and definitions of ‘Theory of Change’ (ToC). It’s purpose is to suggest a more consistent approach for DFID in applying a concept which is gaining in reputation and use within the international development community. Based on information gathered from interviews with staff from 25 different …
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Planet Earth now has a timeline. Friend request sent.
What would Planet Earth post about humans on its profile? The Earth fast forwards through a virtual relationship with humans — but soon starts to ask itself whether it wants to be friends with a species that exploits its national resources. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBrLOlTbJQc?rel=0&w=640&h=360] The conclusion is reassuring: yes, it does, because humans are making every …
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World Bank | Handbook on Impact Evaluation | Quantitative Methods and Practices
Handbook on Impact Evaluation: Quantitative Methods and Practices, by Shahidur R. Khandker, Gayatri B. Koolwal, Hussain A. Samad, The World Bank, Washington DC, 2010, online at http://tinyurl.com/cm4q99v Identifying the precise effects of a policy is a complex and challenging task. This issue is particularly salient in an uncertain economic climate, where governments are under great …
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Green and growth go together, says OECD
The OECD Green Growth Strategy , and the new report, Towards Green Growth, provide a practical framework for governments to boost economic growth and protect the environment. Governments must look to the green economy to find new sources of growth and jobs. They should put in place policies that tap into the innovation, investment and …
THE CLUB OF ROME – A New Path for World Development
THE CLUB OF ROME – A New Path for World Development. It is clear that the present path of world development is not sustainable in the longer term, even if we recognise the enormous potentials of the market and of technological innovation. New ideas and strategies will be needed to ensure that improved living conditions …
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New Challenges, New Beginnings – Next Steps in European Development Cooperation
It is a coincidence that two things have happened simultaneously – and the coincidence will be a happy one if the two can be brought together. On the one hand, Europe has emerged from eight years of introspection with new structures, a new leadership team and a new platform (the Lisbon Treaty) for more effective …
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European Commission Directorate General for EuropeAid Development and Cooperation created
Following the appointment last week of the current Director General for DG Trade David O’Sullivan to the post of Chief Operating Officer in the European External Action Service (EEAS), the European Commission announced a reshuffle of senior posts and a reorganisation of several Directorates-General. French career diplomat Pierre Vimont has been appointed to the post …