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Ethiopia: Gareth Thomas visits UKaid projects

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:43:47 GMT

$8.8 billion the magic malnutrition number?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:07:36 GMT

DAKAR, 25 November 2009 (IRIN) - It would take US$8.8 billion annually over several years to halve the number of malnourished children worldwide, currently at some 178 million, says Save the Children in a new eight-point action plan.
Source: YubaNet

DfID announces Rs 800m grant

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:18:26 GMT

KATHMANDU, Nov 25: The Department for International Development (DfID) of the United Kingdom (UK) has announced a grant of Rs 800 million for the operation of paralegal committee program in Nepal.
Source: Republica

Sierra Leone: Studies Show Rich Potential in Underexploited Fisheries

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:12:48 GMT

Sierra Leone's fisheries sector remains one of the biggest sources of untapped opportunity. Studies by the European Commission and UK Department for International Development show abundant stock of fish that is grossly underexploited.
Source: AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: World Bank Support Federal Governments in 2010

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:44:11 GMT

Towards supporting the efforts of governments in cushioning the effects of the global crisis, World Bank has said it is preparing a development policy operation of $500 million (N75.5 billion) for approval in early 2010 to support the Federal...
Source: AllAfrica.com

Quoted in 'Leaked documents reveal No 10 cover-up over Iraq invasion'

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:43:21 GMT

said in Guardian Unlimited:

We got absolutely no advice whatsoever. The lack of advice from the FCO [Foreign and Commonwealth Office], the Home Office and DFID [the Department for International Development] was appalling.

Deputy Program Manager

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:52:54 GMT

Please apply online at: www.abtassoc.com and select position number 2009-3908.
Source: Relief Web

Program Manager Global Development Alliance

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:21 GMT

(216860-927) PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986.
Source: Relief Web

EFCC Records 74 Convictions in 2008, Recovers N15 Billion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:04:43 GMT

Abuja — The nation's sleaze watchdog, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed in its 2008 annual report to the Senate that it recorded 74 criminal convictions and recovered assets worth over N15 billion from those investigated...
Source: AllAfrica.com

WM & fashion: a world of difference

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:05:41 GMT

Fran McConville has worked everywhere from Iraq to Malawi and Bangladesh, bringing healthcare to the poorest of the world’s poor.
Source: Wales Online

Quoted in 'DoE says climate change plan necessary'

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:23:05 GMT

said in Cayman Net News:

The department is not using additional government funds for this project. The workshops and consultancy hours necessary for the development of an adaptation strategy are all funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC)

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:51:37 GMT

Britain's Department for International Development (DFID) Minister Mike Foster talks to the media in Kathmandu April 2, 2009.