News Development/Foreign Aid

• Whose side are you on?
  India's refusal to condemn the Syrian regime is the latest example of how it differs from the EU on major international questions.
  
• Ethiopia: More Journalists Get Jail Time On Anti-Terrorism Charges
  [IFEX] In another sign of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's worsening repression, a U.S.-based journalist was sentenced to life in prison on anti-terrorism charges, while two other journalists were given heavy prison sentences, report the Ethiopian Free press Journalists' Association (EFJA), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and other IFEX ...
  
• The UN Secretary-General Must Tread Cautiously in Africa
  The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon, is reported to have urged African leaders to respect gay rights, saying that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity ?prompted governments to treat people as second class citizens or even criminals? (BBC News, January 29, 2012). He made the appeal in his opening address at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa.
  
• Wealthy nations must step up to the challenge of world hunger
  On any given day, a billion people are worrying about whether their family will have enough food to eat that night, writes Bill Gates, who urges the governments of wealthy nations to step up to the crisis.
  
• Friday Forum lectures set
  The theme for the Friday Forum lecture series this spring at the University YMCA will be "Creative Approaches to Global Development." read more
  
• Myanmar shift to democracy not over, more reform ahead: minister
  DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Myanmar has already done a lot to reconnect with the international community and win investment, but the return to democracy is not complete and more political and economic reforms are needed, its trade minister said on Saturday.
  
• Sen. Paul makes Murray appearance: West Kentuckians inquire about issues facing state, nation
  In his first appearance in Murray since being elected to the United States Senate in the Republican sweep of 2010, Rand Paul spoke Wednesday about the country?s debt problem, entitlement reform and wh
  

• India tells Britain: We don't want your aid - Telegraph.co.uk
  Telegraph.co.ukIndia tells Britain: We don't want your aidTelegraph.co.ukLast week India rejected the British-built Typhoon jet as preferred candidate for a £6.3 billion warplane deal, despite the Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, saying that Britain's aid to Delhi was partly ?about seeking to sell Typhoon.British overseas aid to India not wanted by India governmentDigitalJournal.comClamour to stop British aid to IndiaIndia TodayHas the British public turned against India?FirstpostZee News -The Economic Voiceall 16 news articles »
  
• NABARD aid for endosulfan victims: MP - The Hindu
  The HinduNABARD aid for endosulfan victims: MPThe HinduThe National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has decided to sanction nearly Rs.100 crore to implement a special package for upgrading infrastructure in 11 endosulfan-hit panchayats in the district. ?The NABARD assistance of Rs.99.63 ...NBARD aid for rehabilitation of endosulfan victimsManoramaonlineall 2 news articles »
  
• Perk offered to set up shop in downtown Canton - Cherokee Tribune
  Perk offered to set up shop in downtown CantonCherokee TribuneThe Business Development Rental Assistance Program will allow Main Street to provide rental subsidies to assist small businesses in the first year of operating. The amount of assistance would be determined by the Main Street Program, and they will use ...A More Competitive ApproachPatch.comall 2 news articles »
  
• Missouri launches aid effort for Joplin - ESPN
  Missouri launches aid effort for JoplinESPNNixon said the state will provide a $3.6 million Community Development Block Grant. The funds will be used for purchasing land and materials, as well as hiring construction leaders and a volunteer coordinator. The public can visit MO.gov to volunteer ...2012 Governor's Joplin Habitat Challenge UnveiledKY3all 15 news articles »
  
• Ethiopia's human rights record poses awkward questions for its aid donors - The Guardian
  The GuardianEthiopia's human rights record poses awkward questions for its aid donorsThe GuardianEven though its criticism on Thursday may be water off a duck's back for Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia's prime minister and strongman for almost two decades, it does pose awkward questions for Ethiopia's aid donors. The EU development commissioner, ...UN Rights Advocates Criticise Ethiopia's Use of Anti-Terror LawBusinessWeekUnited States needs to pressure Ethiopia's Tyrant to improve human rights ...Nazret.com (blog)More Journalists Get Jail Time On Anti-Terrorism ChargesAllAfrica.comall 20 news articles »
  
• Egypt warned US aid at risk - CNN (blog)
  PolicyMicEgypt warned US aid at riskCNN (blog)And, since 1975, the US Agency for International Development has provided more than $28 billion in economic and development assistance to Egypt. Egypt's military leadership has launched an investigation into the US-based International Republican ...The AfPak Channel: Punishing Pakistan is not the way to goForeign Policy (blog)US Aid to Egypt Should Be Contingent on Democracy-Building in the CountryPolicyMicLeahy Ties Egyptian NGO Raids To U.S. AidSacramento Beeall 210 news articles »
  
• USDA awards $40 million grants to boost local food supplies - Reuters
  USDA awards $40 million grants to boost local food suppliesReutersUSDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said 298 recipients in 44 states and Puerto Rico will receive business development assistance through the Value-Added Producer Grant program. "These projects will provide financial returns and help create jobs ...USDA grants promote rural business developmentHigh Plains JournalRural areas to get federal boost for agricultureMPNnow.comAgriculture Deputy Secretary Merrigan Announces Funding To Create Jobs and ...USDA.gov (press release)Bizjournals.comall 26 news articles »
  
• From emergency aid to development aid: agencies are failing to connect - The Guardian (blog)
  From emergency aid to development aid: agencies are failing to connectThe Guardian (blog)The global aid community has grown tremendously since the early days of humanitarian and development assistance. Our understanding of how aid works has also grown more sophisticated. One of the lessons we have learned is that aid must change as needs ...and more »
  
• Overseas Development Aid budget: Commissioner insists law should be applied ... - Malta Independent Online
  Overseas Development Aid budget: Commissioner insists law should be applied ...Malta Independent OnlineMalta had committed itself to the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, mainly aimed at extending assistance to developing and less developed countries. Yesterday, the Office of the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations referred to the ...Government 'broke law' on NGO fundsTimes of Maltaall 3 news articles »
  
• UK criticised for lack of clarity on decision to cancel aid to Burundi - The Guardian
  UK criticised for lack of clarity on decision to cancel aid to BurundiThe GuardianA parliamentary committee has criticised the Department for International Development (DfID) for failing to provide a full explanation for its decision to end bilateral aid to Burundi. Malcolm Bruce, chairman of the international development committee, ...UKLabour: Government response to Select Committee report on Burundi is evasive ...Labour Partyall 2 news articles »
  

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