Europe 25/02/2016 Is aid the solution to European migrant crisis? There is an increase in migratory pressure to Europe which could be easily handled by the 28 if they could get their act together as a group
focus 24/02/2015 African Development Forum in Morocco The African economy is gearing up a notch, and now as the continent has to work together to make the most of it, Morocco is positioning itself as a
Gaza 28/01/2015 UN Gaza agency forced to suspend aid to refugees A shortfall in funding has forced the UN agency in Gaza (UNWRA) to suspend aid to tens of thousands of Palestinians for repairs to homes damaged in
the global conversation 03/07/2014 UNITAID chief speaks about ending extreme poverty, tackling AIDS and innovative fund raising Philippe Douste-Blazy is a former minister in the French government and President of UNITAID. He wants to eradicate extreme poverty and raise
Europe 07/11/2013 UN COP19 Climate Change Conference in Warsaw As evidence grows suggesting that global warming is accelerating, more climate change talks take place in Warsaw. Negotiators are still poles
Europe 16/09/2013 EU pledges 650 million euros in 'New Deal' for Somalia The EU has pledged 650 million euros in what is being hailed as a ‘New Deal’ for Somalia. The money will be used to support the country’s new
learning world 09/08/2013 Still too many children not getting an education This edition of Learning World looks at the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which include getting all the world’s primary aged children into
United Kingdom 07/08/2013 UKIP MEP unrepentant about ‘Bongo Bongo Land’ comment A eurosceptic British Member of the European Parliament has defended a comment he made about foreign aid being sent to “Bongo Bongo Land”. Godfrey
Europe 19/11/2012 EU regions at risk over budget squabble The EU’s poorest regions could be the biggest losers at this week’s budget summit as member states look to agree upon how much to spend on Europe
Europe 16/10/2012 EU Development Days open with focus on hunger in Africa This year’s opening of the European Development Days coincides with World Food Day – an occasion to remind us that around one billion people face
Japan 08/07/2012 Donors promise 13 billion euros aid to Afghanistan The equivalent of about 13 billion euros in development aid has been pledged to secure the peace in Afghanistan. Representatives from around 80
Europe 04/04/2012 EU development aid falls After a decade of steady increases, EU development aid fell for the first time last year, latest figures from the OECD show. Collectively, the
United Kingdom 10/06/2011 Royal couple make first official outing A relaxed and smiling Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appeared at their first official engagement as a married couple. Prince William and Kate
World 09/05/2011 Was Hurricane Katrina a turning point for the US? These are some of the questions you asked Craig Calhoun: 1- Did the US respond adequately to Haiti’s earthquake? 2- Was Hurricane Katrina a turning
Europe 05/04/2011 Gates on aid drive in Europe Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has been urging the European Union and its member governments to sustain foreign aid in their
World 25/06/2010 Mali: women taking control of their future What started out twenty years ago as a grassroots movement to collect rubbish in the villages of Mali has turned into a successful NGO helping women
Europe 27/04/2010 Efficient and innovative Development Aid Reducing extreme poverty and hunger, guaranteeing primary education for all and fighting disease are just some of the aims of the international
Europe 24/10/2009 Climate Change and Development: what global response? Two year ago, Rajendra Kuma Pachauri received the nobel peace prize alongside Al Gore for his work at the head of the international group of experts
Europe 22/10/2009 Poor coordination wastes aid billions Up to six billion euros is wasted per year in development aid given to other countries by the European Union; the EU aid Commissioner called the
Europe 25/09/2009 Focus on Millenium Development Goals European development aid, and how documentary films are bringing the Millenium Goals to the public’s attention. Behind the scenes at a new
