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Development

October 31, 2006

Globalisation and Development

Ekklesia was one of the first members of MakePovertyHistory, and has commented widely on the values and thinking behind the idea of ‚ÄòJubilee‚Äô and debt remission. It has also taken part in debates
November 23, 2020

EHRC submits report to the UN on children's rights in Great Britain

The EHRC says poverty is one of the main barriers to the full enjoyment of children’s rights and can have a negative impact on children’s health, well-being, education and development.
November 13, 2020

African Countries agree to enhance cooperation on geothermal development

Geothermal resources could be a potential game-changer for the economies and livelihoods of rural communities across the continent.
September 23, 2020

Iraq launches National Adaptation Plan process for climate change resilience

Iraq is classified as the fifth most vulnerable country in the world to decreased water and food availability and extreme temperatures.
January 10, 2020

US-Iran conflict restricting aid work in Iraq, says Oxfam

Oxfam has closed its offices, including in Erbil, asking staff to work from their homes and avoid travel.
October 15, 2019

Development banks reducing investment in renewables, says Christian Aid

A new report reveals that multilateral development banks such as the World Bank are decreasing investment in renewables.
October 6, 2019

Shift in Switzerland's aid and development policies prompts UN concern

UN expert says proposed new policies could clash with some of Switzerland's obligations under the 2030 sustainable development agenda
August 21, 2019

Mali reconciliation efforts must be supported, says UN expert

A UN human rights expert has welcomed reconciliation initiatives launched in central Mali by traditional and religious leaders, civil society members and the local authorities.
July 12, 2019

'War on drugs' may harm world’s poorest and most marginalised groups, new report warns

The 'war on drugs' is counter-productive with potentially disastrous consequences for some of the world’s poorest and most left-behind groups, a new report has warned.
June 23, 2019

Quakers announve new plan to support Meetings across Britain

Trustees of Britain Yearly Meeting and Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre have this week agreed to work together to radically change the way the two organisations support Quakers across Britain.