Children's rights get short shrift Nov 20, 2009
Through our overseas aid program, Australia funds programs to give children the basics of life both in natural disasters but also in everyday life. But Australia could do more to fulfill its obligations under the convention here at home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Amendment blocks federal funding for abortions Nov 8, 2009
Separate laws apply the restrictions to the federal employee health plan, the military and overseas aid programs. Currently abortion coverage is widely available in the private market. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Heads in the sand on climate change Nov 1, 2009
By comparison, World Vision has estimated the developed world's fair share of annual climate change funding for developing countries is at least $US150 billion ($A165 billion), on top of existing overseas aid commitments. Unlike the compensation to Australia's big polluters, the money provided to developing countries to meet the challenges of climate change should be viewed as an investment in our collective future: Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan's Global Humanitarian Forum has estimated... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Heads in the sand on climate change Oct 30, 2009
By comparison, World Vision has estimated the developed world's fair share of annual climate change funding for developing countries is at least $US150 billion ($A165 billion), on top of existing overseas aid commitments. Unlike the compensation to Australia's big polluters, the money provided to developing countries to meet the challenges of climate change should be viewed as an investment in our collective future: Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan's Global Humanitarian Forum has estimated... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Foreign aid in a recession: Wrapped up against the cold Oct 28, 2009
3 billion on overseas aid in 2008 all but 12% of it through DfID. That was twice as much, as a proportion of national income, as in 1998. This level of spending now reflects political consensus. (The Economist)
Charities hand over up to 95% to street marketers Oct 26, 2009
Cornucopia Consultancy, the industry leader in what is known as face-to-face fund-raising, has been engaged by leading Australian overseas aid organisations and charities. However, donors were usually unaware what proportion of funds they pledge actually went to the charity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rudd's relief corps will be on standby Oct 25, 2009
The new office will be created within AusAID, the Government's overseas aid agency, and begin work midway through next year. It is expected to be fully operational at the start of 2011. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Africa: Financial Crisis Squeezes Science Funding Oct 23, 2009
A decline in direct investment and possible cuts in overseas aid pose a serious challenge for African governments. Ezin said the future lies in focusing on Africa-Africa cooperation and said that the Pan-African University (see Pan-African University could launch early next year) will be one of the surviving projects. (allAfrica.com)
Oxfam Says Climate Change and Drought Don't Have to Mean Hunger Oct 23, 2009
14 percent of overseas aid. " Climate change threat "Climate scientists predict that by 2034, the 50th anniversary of the 1984 Ethiopia famine, what are now droughts will become the norm, hitting the region three years out of every four," Oxfam said. "A shift of approach is needed to prevent climate shocks developing into disasters which will push more people into poverty. (allAfrica.com)
Q&A: The Copenhagen climate summit Oct 18, 2009
By comparison, the amount of overseas aid currently given each year by rich countries is in the region of $100bn. What are the prospects for a deal. (BBC News -- Science)
The voluble and the Word: amen to that Oct 10, 2009
Her much quoted 2005 book God Under Howard: The Rise of the Religious Right in Australian Politics had anticipated a move away from religion after the Howard era when Australians became polarised over Labor's ''hit list'' of private schools, immigration, the privatisation of welfare and childcare, and overseas aid. Maddox suspects many Christians will remember the period as a sort of sad Crusade when Muslims were demonised or singled out as different - ''Peter Costello, for instance, linked the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Tanzania: Britain to Probe Radar System Sale to Tanzania Oct 6, 2009
" Other UK MPs, notably the Liberal Democrats then Overseas aid spokesman Norman Lamb also spoke out about the issue. And in October 2001, a report by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, a part of the United Nations, said: "The system as contracted is primarily a military system and can provide limited support to civil air traffic control purposes. The purchase of additional equipment. (allAfrica.com)
The quiet tsunami that kills every day Oct 5, 2009
The findings show the important difference overseas aid can make ... But it should also be credited with lifting Australia's level of overseas aid its commitment is to boost overseas aid by 0 ... The Australian Government has also committed funding to UNICEF to ensure its overseas aid programs reflects the aims of the Millennium Development Goals the world's blueprint to half chronic poverty by 2015. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Mabey and Johnson NPP UK and Ireland calls on .... Oct 3, 2009
The Judge commented several times that if the Ghana Government was unable or unwilling to accept the reparation, then the money should be sent back to the SFO (within 28 days) and perhaps used for the purposes of Overseas Aid. The specific details were not revealed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
$100bn a year for climate safety Oct 1, 2009
The World Bank notes that the $75-100bn sum is roughly equivalent to existing levels of overseas aid. "This study makes plain that taking action in favour of adaptation now can result in future savings and reduce unacceptable risks," said Bert Koenders, the Dutch Minister for Development Co-operation. (BBC News -- Science)
New Airline Ticket Tax to Aid the Developing World Sep 18, 2009
Norway also taxes airline CO2 emissions and uses the receipts for overseas aid. Consumers in nations that already have such official taxes won't be included in the first phase of the voluntary contribution. (Time.com)
Children Threatened by Diverting Economic Aid to Climate Fight, Oxfam Says Sep 16, 2009
Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Diverting overseas aid from economic development to fight global warming may threaten the lives of at least 4 ... Pledges made by the 27-nation European Union and various donors to help the developing world adapt to higher sea levels and droughts brought on by rising temperatures must not be funded from overseas aid budgets, according to a 32-page report published today by the non-profit organization, whose roots lie in Britains famine relief campaign of the 1940s. (Bloomberg -- UK)
EU pledges billions to break climate talks deadlock Sep 11, 2009
Oxfam International warned that much of the climate funding would simply be drained from existing pledges of overseas aid. "This would rob tomorrow's hospitals and schools in developing countries to pay for them to tackle climate change today," said Oxfam campaigner Elise Ford. (AlertNet)
Taiwan FM offers to quit Aug 26, 2009
Taiwan's foreign minister has offered to resign for turning down overseas aid after Typhoon Morakot struck the island earlier this month, a report said on Wednesday. Francisco Ou verbally tendered his resignation to President Ma Ying-jeou during a routine briefing on Monday, the local China Times reported, citing unnamed sources. (iAfrica.com)
What would Chinas regional economic dominance mean? Aug 26, 2009
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* Delays in relief efforts exacerbated the disaster Aug 20, 2009
Not only did the government fail to do all it could, Ma has yet to proclaim a state of emergency, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initially refused overseas aid. Nevertheless, the Ma administration has blamed inaccurate weather forecasts and said local authorities were responsible for rescue work, while the central government would only provide support. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Taiwanese President Ma's popularity sinks, defence minister offers to resign Aug 19, 2009
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Another Taiwan minister offers to quit after typhoon Aug 19, 2009
Earlier this week, Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Andrew Hsia offered to quit over the ministry's refusal of overseas aid. (Reporting by Lee Chyen Yee and Jeanny Kao). (Scientific American)
Taiwan vice minister offers to quit in typhoon row Aug 18, 2009
TAIPEI, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Andrew Hsia has offered to resign over the ministry's refusal of overseas aid after a devastating typhoon which could have killed more than 500 people, officials said on Tuesday. But the ministry, which reversed course days after it refused non-monetary aid with a plea for supplies such as helicopters and mobile homes, declined to say whether it had accepted the resignation. (AlertNet)
Disaster relief materials sent to Taiwan Aug 18, 2009
BEIJING, Aug. 17 -- The first shipments of overseas aid arrived yesterday as China's Taiwan struggled to reach more than 1,000 people still stranded a week after its deadliest typhoon in half a century. BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland will provide any necessary relief materials needed by Taiwan people affected by Typhoon Morakot, which struck the island last weekend, Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee pledged Saturday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Airline flies with Australian funds to subsidise locals Aug 13, 2009
In June, the Government's overseas aid agency, AusAID, announced a 374,000 kina ($172,700) grant to the company, Airlines Papua New Guinea. The funds support discount fares on flights to four airfields along the Kokoda Track, on which locals must otherwise walk for days for basic services. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
EU considers billions for poor before climate talks Jul 25, 2009
OECD countries should also fulfil their existing commitments on overseas aid, which would more than double those aid flows to poor nations to around $280 billion annually by 2015, it added ... 7 percent of national income for overseas aid, compared to an average of 0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Papers calm over swine flu fears Jul 24, 2009
It warns that if spending on schools, hospitals, overseas aid and defence are ring-fenced, then other services will face cuts of more 16. Off target. (BBC News -- UK)
Yachts for Kim Jong-Il? Italian shipbuilder 'defrauded' Jul 24, 2009
The communist state however suffers widespread food shortages and relies on overseas aid to feed millions of its people. Il Sole reported that Italian financial police had determined that the Chinese company was linked to Kim. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Sick Kim's suspected two new yachts blocked Jul 23, 2009
The communist state, however, suffers food shortages, and relies on overseas aid to feed millions of its people. Kim reportedly has life-threatening pancreatic cancer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
UK'S Conservatives leads over Labor in poll Jul 20, 2009
Britain's Conservative leader David Cameron said that the Tories would not increase defense spending if they won the next election, and that the National Health Service and overseas aid budget would be protected from cuts. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
How Peaceful Is Your Country? Jul 15, 2009
has called "the country's largest individual donor to overseas aid," released the Global Peace Index (GPI) for the first time. It is housed under , a Web site bringing together a number of his initiatives that research the role and impact of peace in the world, including the Institute for Economics & Peace and One Tree Films. (BusinessWeek)
British Troop Deaths in Afghanistan Exceed Iraq After Eight Die in Helmand Jul 12, 2009
1 billion) in development assistance to Pakistan over the next four years, the U.K.-s second-biggest overseas aid program. Over 3 billion pounds of funding will go towards operations in Afghanistan this year, he said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Benedict vs. the Neocons Jul 8, 2009
Contra and the emerging anti-aid orthodoxy, the Pontiff insists that overseas aid is an essential tool to human betterment and global solidarity. Yet, rather than simply boosting overseas government-led programs, he suggests fiscal subsidiarity, allowing citizens to decide how to allocate a portion of the taxes they pay to the State. (The American Conservative)
G8 Must Not Be Allowed to Get Away With 'Italian Job' at L'Aquila Summit, Warns Aid Agency Jul 8, 2009
"Now is not the time for smoke and mirrors, or for protecting national interests. It's time for meeting funding commitments and pledging more. Unless G8 governments continue to invest in overseas aid, particularly in child health, they risk losing the moral, social and economic gains made to date.". "The amount of aid under discussion equals only 2 percent of the total financial stimulus package announced at the G20 Summit in London earlier this year. Acting like a 'Self-Preservation Society' is... (PR Newswire)
G8 mock robbery demo Jul 8, 2009
"They've promised money for overseas aid and there is a real danger that they are going to cut those promises," Group of Eight (G8) protester Jan Butter told reporters. SEE ALSO. (BBC News)
UK to spend 1bn on 'war' nations Jul 6, 2009
The UK is to spend 1bn a year in overseas aid on countries that have recently emerged from conflict ... The Conservatives have announced their own plans for overseas aid ... 1bn of overseas aid on funding for private schools. (BBC News -- UK)
the contributors to his foundation Jul 3, 2009
Ausaid, the Australian government's overseas aid programme, and COPRESIDA-Secretariado Tecnico, a Dominican Republic government agency formed to fight AIDS, each gave $10 million to $25 million. Norway gave $5 million to $10 million. (Harper's Magazine)
Few bright ideas illuminate the end of the neoliberal era May 16, 2009
Defence and homeland security accounted for much of it, but spending on education, health and overseas aid also increased during his two terms. Given this "30-year domination" by the neoliberals, was his predecessor, Bill Clinton, also in their grip. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Vulture attack May 7, 2009
The bill is backed by the overseas aid agencies and by the Jubilee Debt Campaign, whose Director Nick Dearden says it would be "a major step forward in tackling these odious funds. It cannot be right that companies are allowed, in British courts, to make enormous profits out of the suffering of millions of the world's poorest people". Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Business)
PRINCE CHARLES: Royal heir wages 'green' war for rain forests May 6, 2009
I think it is important to note that the use of a Rainforest Bond means that it would be possible to raise much larger sums from the private sector now than would ever normally be provided from traditional overseas aid budgets. Crucially, the payments of money from the bonds would be linked to agreed targets for forest conservation and countries would only be paid if the rain forests stayed intact. (USA Today -- Life)
Zimbabwe teachers call off strike May 5, 2009
The government promised to appeal for overseas aid for schools. Teachers in Zimbabwe have called off a strike despite their wage demands not being met, the education minister says. (BBC News -- Africa)
Congo-Brazzaville: Seeking a Way Out of Food Insecurity May 2, 2009
Nor did schemes, launched with considerable overseas aid, such as the Special Food Security Programme, the National Food Security Programme, the Agricultural and Rural Development Programme, or protectionist fiscal measures do much to improve production. EU project. (allAfrica.com)
Obama shines at 100th day event Apr 30, 2009
The question session was notably quieter - not even the president's keenest supporters are going to be roused to applause by the sight of him musing on the philosophy that underpins the overseas aid budget, or indeed acupuncture. Mr Obama has a record of energy and purpose to set before the American people and he can point to issues like the closure of Guantanamo Bay and the abandonment of harsh interrogation techniques to demonstrate that a line has been drawn under the days of George W Bush. (BBC News)
Profile: Archbishop Tutu Apr 3, 2009
Most recently, he has urged governments affected by the global economic downturn to remember less well-off societies when considering cuts in overseas aid. "Can you imagine what the impact must be on those who have been, in any case, on the margins of international society?" he said speaking on a visit to Ireland on 15 February. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ghana: People Have a Message for G20 Apr 3, 2009
3 percent of their budgets to overseas aid - the same proportion as in 1993. Ghana's new government presented its first budget on 5 March, showing the growth rate projected to drop from 7 percent in 2008 to 5. (allAfrica.com)
Tamil Tiger supporters protest in Sydney Mar 28, 2009
She said oppression against Tamil civilians had lasted more than 60 years with the government controlling the media and prohibiting access by overseas aid organisations to the conflict zones. She repeated the call for the Tamil-controlled provinces to be allowed to secede from Sri Lanka and become an independent state. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Alistair Darling attacked as borr... Mar 20, 2009
Only education, health, overseas aid and defence budgets would be ring-fenced by an incoming Tory administration ... Why ring fence overseas aid ... "Only education, health, overseas aid and defence budgets would be ring-fenced by an incoming Tory administration" - Do they REALLY think the public want overseas aid "ring fenced" - some of the Presidents of the countries we give aid to have more money than the UK.. (New York Post -- Business)
6. Africa, Business Destination - 10 Ideas Changing the World Right Now - TIME Mar 19, 2009
According to this view, if Africa generates any kind of growth, it is in suffering and in the overseas aid sent to address that, now a $40-billion-a-year industry. Naturally, with a new appeal every year and a new disaster every other, some people have begun to wonder if all that money is doing any good. (Time.com)
Poorest of the poor will be hit worst by crisis Mar 11, 2009
The final element to this perfect financial storm battering developing economies is the likely fall in overseas aid funding ... To its credit, the Australian Government has stuck to its commitment to increase overseas aid by 0. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
RPT-FEATURE-Downturn to cost billions in aid to world's poor Feb 26, 2009
A CAF survey in January of 322 British charities -- including groups working on overseas aid -- found half expected their income to fall in the next year and 41 percent had seen their income drop in the previous three months ... Italy has halved its 2009 assistance and Ireland has cut 17 percent from its overseas aid in three reductions since July. (AlertNet)
Zimbabwe teachers to end strike Feb 25, 2009
The government promised to appeal for overseas aid for schools ... New Education Minister David Coltart said he had asked for more than $450m (310m) in overseas aid for schools. (BBC News -- Africa)
World's mega cities expand as millions quit the countryside Feb 16, 2009
Money sent home by migrant workers in rich countries now exceeds overseas aid, says Faisal Islam. . (Yahoo News -- Population Issues)
