December 2020 News
HEADLINES
Scottish public overwhelmingly in favour of a globally responsible Scotland
The vast majority of the Scottish public say the Scottish Government should take into account the global effects of all its policy decisions, according to new polling commissioned by Scotland’s International Development Alliance.
Respondents also voiced very strong support for the Scottish Government taking an active global role by working towards peace, equality and sustainability.
ODA slashed by a third – where now?
The UK government’s announcement to make massive ‘temporary’ cuts to official development assistance at the end of November caused dismay, outrage and sadness throughout the international development sector in Scotland and beyond.
The budgetary justification for doing so is not only weak, but the decision also risks undermining claims of international leadership by the UK Government at a time of unprecedented global crises.
So what now? Here at the Alliance we think there is more to say on this issue, especially when swathes of the UK public don’t seem that bothered by the decision. The fight to retain 0.7% will go on.
Scottish Government Review of International Development
The ongoing Scottish Government International Development review is due to be completed by 31 December 2020. Their dedicated webpage is updated regularly with the latest information about the review.
The Alliance has taken the decision to collate views on the review and is especially interested in hearing from people who missed opportunities to contribute to one of the events. To comment on the review please use this form.
How do we build a brighter, fairer future? What we learned at our 2020 AGM and All Members Meeting
On Wednesday 2 December we held our first ever digital AGM and All Members Meeting. It was a packed day, with elections for two new trustees at the AGM, followed by an afternoon of discussions and presentations on a range of issues.
If you missed out on the day, or would like to revisit it, you can catch up on the discussions and access session recordings from our All Members Meeting via the link below.
FOCUS ON CLIMATE
Scottish Government pledges to deliver an indicative 'Nationally Determined Contribution' ahead of COP26
Last week the Scottish Government announced it will publish its own indicative Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of next year's COP.
NDCs (or national climate plans and emissions targets) are central to the Paris Agreement and countries are required to update their NDCs every five years, starting with this year.
The Alliance joins SCCS and others in welcoming this announcement as a signal of leadership on the global stage to inspire other nations to increase their commitment to climate action.
OPINION
On Call Africa: a COVID-19 micro-grant project story
On Call Africa are helping the Zambian health authorities respond at community level to the pandemic. The Corra micro-grant supported work led by OCA’s Zambia Project Manager, Victor Malambo who co-ordinated efforts to deliver public health information on coronavirus.
From Scotland to Pakistan: Kilcheran's COVID-19 micro-grant project story
Kilcheran and Kho & Kalashi are supporting isolated communities in Pakistan through skills-building and enterprise. WIth a micro-grant from Corra foundation, they managed to procure PPE, support public health messaging and support women needle-workers.
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GET INVOLVED
Join the Racial Equity Index and participate in a global mapping survey
We are excited to announce that the Alliance has partnered with The Racial Equity Index as a survey sendout partner for The Global Mapping Survey - the first step
in the build of an index for racial equity for the global development sector.
IN OTHER NEWS
Ireland ranks no. 1 in ODI's 2020 Principled Aid index
The Alliance joins new SDG Network Scotland steering group
Why the Black Lives Matter movement should have us rethinking humanitarian aid
What will be President Biden’s Africa policy?
Africa state of the climate report: an urgent call for climate-related development planning
Scottish Government to give £2 million in funds to UNICEF in response to COVID-19
UPCOMING EVENTS
Safeguarding Working Group
12 January 2021
The Safeguarding Working Group provides a space to share experiences on safeguarding. This meeting will include a presentation by Karen Walker-Simpson of the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative, a new initiative which aims to promote greater collaboration and learning among funders
Putting innovation into practice
19 January 2021
This interactive workshop will help you gain confidence putting innovation into practice in your international development organisation. The online workshop and learning platform will provide a supportive environment for you to exchange experiences and network with Alliance members.
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