Latest International Development Features

2011 Asia-Pacific STARS Impact Awards Announced
We are pleased to support the STARS Foundation Awards as we have done for the past 3 years. Last week it was for the winners of Africa/MENA region. This week the focus is on Asia.

STARS Foundation Announces 2011 Impact Awards Recipients
We are pleased to support the STARS Foundation Awards as we have done for the past 3 years. Here we highlight the winners of Africa/MENA region. Next week it would be Asia's turn.

Connected agriculture: commercial opportunity and accelerated development
A recent report highlighted the role mobile technology can play in improving quality of life for farmers in the developing world - this article explores the key findings and analysis.

Launching the Agenda for Change. Increasing the impact of EU development policy and the future approach to budget support
The European Commissioner For Development defendes international development arguing it works but acknolwedges there are challenges ahead and highlights his key priorities.

International Development: Aid In A Dangerous World
2015 is the key date for International Development but the MDG goals won't be met by then - so what is the future of aid in this world of uncertainty and austerity especially in BRIC countries.

Mothers on the Margins - A Campaign By Health Poverty Action Group
A quiet emergency continues in East Africa region and other developing countries â?? a woman dies almost every minute because she is having a baby - HPA seeks support for its campaign

Libya: Prime Minister David Cameron's Full Statement To The House of Commons - 5 September 2011
The Prime Minister provided a detailed update to MPs on the situation in Libya and what the next steps are for rebuilding Libya as he pledged NATO action would continue as long as needed.

Libya: Gaddafi Regime Is Falling Apart - Full Text of Prime Minister's Statement
The Prime Minister has delivered a statement outside Number 10 on the latest situation in Libya. Full text of the statement below:

Britain stands ready to work with African countries every step of the way
Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the challenges and opportunities in Africa in a speech to The Times CEO Summit Africa and the current military action in Libya.

Afghanistan: Lessons for the Future - Full Text of Jim Murphy's Speech
The Shadoow Defence Secretary Jim Murphy lays out a case for intervention in foreign lands as he discusses Afghanistan and concludes that the military power of Britain should be a key part of our foreign policy.






