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Condemnation and commendation: G8 countries show mixed results in efforts to meet aid targets

New analysis published today has given the final verdict on the aid promises that were made by world leaders at the G8 summit in Gleneagles in 2005. The report, produced by the anti-poverty group ONE, also sets out the steps Continue Reading »

Aid figures paint a worrying picture about aid to Africa

Commenting on the release of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) figures showing overseas aid levels for 2010, Jamie Drummond, Executive Director of ONE, said: “Today’s figures paint a worrying picture about Africa not receiving the share of aid increases Continue Reading »

G8 accountability report: Read the small print

Following the tradition started last year at the G8 in Canada, this year’s French presidency prepared an accountability report together with the other G8 countries, which outlines the state of delivery and results of the G8’s commitments on fighting extreme Continue Reading »

Key Findings from the DATA Report 2011

There have been historic increases in development assistance to sub-Saharan Africa over the past ten years, especially in the five years since Gleneagles agreement in 2005. Since 2000, development assistance to sub-Saharan Africa has increased by $19.628 billion, compared with a decrease of $1.800 billion from 1990 to 2000. G7 and EU countries have played a critical role in this, delivering an additional $15.625 billion and $9.540 billion, respectively, to the region since 2000.

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