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World Bank on effectiveness of aid
The head of evaluation at the World Bank writing in the Guardian blog about the effectiveness…
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Guido Fawkes does not know what a sock puppet is
I don’t normally read the stream of vitriol that Paul Staines (calling himself Guido Fawkes) spews…
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The Economist on improving the quality of aid
The Economist highlights the importance of improving the way aid is given: Because the aid they…
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Being Paul Wolfowitz’s girlfriend
According to Murray Waas: Employees of the World Bank have been “expressing concern, dismay, and outrage”…
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Tradable missions permits for aid agencies?
One of the unconscionable practices in international aid is the “mission” – a team of experts…
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Lord Turnbull changes his mind
Andrew (“Lord”) Turnbull giving evidence to the Public Administration Select Committee (pdf here) (December 15, 2005):…
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Should we cap and trade, or tax, to reduce carbon emissions?
If we want to reduce carbon emissions, should we cap the total and then allow trading,…
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Global Poverty – will it be a US election issue?
US Presidential hopeful John Edwards has set out a plan for fighting global poverty: As president,…
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Back from Lanzarote
Two weeks in Club La Santa in Lanzarote. Feeling fitter, more tanned, and (oddly) a little…
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