Press Releases related to Development Assistance
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ONE Baffled by Canada's Wavering on Development Assistance to Poor Countries
The Canadian government is flatlining development assistance to poor countries at a critical moment when in it should be stepping up to set new, ambitious goals for Africa, particularly in light of the upcoming G8 and G20 presidency, ONE said today. MORE
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Africa worst hit by failed aid promises – new figures reveal
ONE today responded to new projections for 2010 aid spending from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) saying the interim figures presented a worrying mixed bag, especially for Africa. MORE
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Rep. Scott, Experts Discuss Haiti & U.S. Global Poverty Efforts at Hampton University
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) joined President of Physicians for Peace, Gen. Ron Sconyers, students, professors and members of the global anti-poverty organization ONE in Hampton, VA to discuss America's impact in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world. MORE
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ONE Applauds Administration’s Global Health Initiative & Goals
ONE issued a policy analysis of President Obama's historic Global Health Initiative, the Administration's plan to coordinate and expand U.S. efforts to improve global health over six years coupled with a pledge with a pledge of $63 billion for the initiative. MORE
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ONE’s Statement on President Obama’s FY2011 Budget Request
ONE commented on President Obama's FY2011 budget request, which was released today and marks the start of the year-long budget process. MORE
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ONE Responds to State of the Union Address
ONE's U.S. Exectuive Director Sheila Nix said it is critical that America continues to invest in proven measures that are fighting extreme poverty, hunger and preventable disease worldwide. MORE
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Cindy McCain and Actress Connie Britton Among Influential Women Joining ONE Delegation to Africa
"Listening and Learning Tour" Aims to Raise Awareness and Empower Women In the Fight Against Poverty and Preventable Disease MORE
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ONE Pushes for Long-Term Help for Haiti through Debt Relief, Favorable Grants
ONE called on global creditors to immediately cancel Haiti's international debt and help give the earthquake-stricken country a fresh start by ensuring that new aid comes in the form of grants, not debt-incurring loans. MORE
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ONE Welcomes Rajiv Shah to USAID
Today, Rajiv Shah was sworn in as the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Following the ceremony, David Lane, President and CEO of ONE made the following statement: MORE
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ONE Reacts to Remarks from Secretary Clinton
Today, Secretary Clinton delivered remarks on the direction of United States global development strategy and its role in U.S foreign policy. Following the speech, David Lane, President and CEO offered these remarks. MORE