The World Bank reinvents itself – and puts poverty reduction at risk
A dubious deal with the Trumps has sparked criticism of the World Bank, but attention should be focused elsewhere.
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BRICS bank is offering more of the same rather than breaking the mould
The BRICS New Development Bank has promised to change the world of multilateral development funding but has so far failed to live up to expectations.
Why diverting more UK aid to fund costs of hosting refugees would be a mistake
It could embolden other demands for diverting aid.
How Trump’s proposed US aid cuts will affect healthcare in Africa
The proposed foreign aid cuts by US President Donald Trump will have a devastating impact on healthcare in Africa.
Why jobs in special economic zones won’t solve the problems facing the world’s refugees
Employing Syrian refugees is not the same as protecting them.
FactCheck: What are the facts on Australia’s foreign aid spending?
We check the facts on how Australia's foreign aid spend has changed over time.
Jeffrey Sachs on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals – ‘we need a victory of ideas’
Jeffrey Sachs wants to press governments to follow through on their promises.
What Brexit means for the Commonwealth
Uncertainty over aid and trade will accompany new power struggles between Britain and the Commonwealth.
What does the UN want to achieve from the first World Humanitarian Summit?
Calls to stop division between emergency and development aid will be heard at UN's first ever humanitarian summit.
Ideas for Australia: Sold short – Australia’s aid cuts have foreign policy consequences
A reduced aid budget equates to the forsaking of real opportunities in foreign policy terms. In the long term, this could make the savings look miniscule compared to opportunity costs.
Stunted growth and obesity: the double burden of poor nutrition on our doorstep
Adults who had a low birthweight or were undernourished as young children are more likely to experience high blood pressure and obesity.
How Brazil missed its golden South-South co-operation moment
Lula led an unprecedented shift in the country’s foreign policy towards the global South. He also helped elevate Brazil to the status of a global player. But, six years on, disillusionment reigns.
Five ways foreign aid and NGOs can make things worse when disaster strikes
Meaning well and doing good are great, but organisations can do more harm than good if they're not careful.
Development aid works over time, but must adapt to 21st-century needs
Recent studies show that development aid to poor countries contributes in the long term to their economic growth. But the aid architecture has adapted slowly to a new reality.
How will a 40% cut in Australian aid affect Indonesia?
Australia has cut aid to Indonesia by 40%. That may cause diplomatic displeasure, but the country has restructured its development programs in recent years to be less dependent on foreign money.
Gates Foundation is too big to ignore the politics of poverty
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2015 annual letter outlines their vision for global development and poverty reduction. The letter outlines four areas where they expect breakthroughs over the next…
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