Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-01-27 01:35
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  • Type of Research or Publication: Report
Author(s):
Department for International Development
Year:
2009
Publisher:
DFID and UKAid
Pages:
150
Summary:

We live in an increasingly interdependent world. We have made great strides over the past decade in tackling global poverty and suffering.

But despite this progress, the developing world is facing its most profound challenge in a generation. The worst global downturn in 60 years threatens to put 90 million into poverty. Climate change and conflict threaten the lives of the poor.

The UK’s new White Paper on International Development, Building our Common Future (PDF - 4 MB), argues that rather than turn away when things get tough we need to redouble our efforts. Development is not only morally right, but it is in our shared interest.

So using new approaches, new partnerships, and working through the international system, we will help the poorest countries confront global challenges and build a fairer, safer and more sustainable world for all people.

External Resources:
DFID - Eliminating World Poverty: Building our Common Future
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Building Our Common Future - July 2009
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