December 2022 News
HEADLINES
Season's Greetings from the Alliance!
The entire team at Scotland's International Development Alliance wishes our community a happy and peaceful festive season, and shares our heartfelt thanks to all of those who have engaged with our offerings and events over the last year.
Cuts in development budget mean UK have lost any leadership role, says Andrew Mitchell MP
Andrew Mitchell MP, the UK Minister for International Development, gave evidence to the UK Parliament’s International Development Committee, and suggested a shift in the UK's global reputation.
International Development Committee report into Extreme Poverty
The UK Government International Development Committee has published a new report looking at the slowing progress on extreme poverty reduction.
MSP consults on Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill Proposal
A proposal to establish a Commissioner with a remit over wellbeing and sustainable development and to strengthen duties on the public sector has been published.
FOCUS ON SCOTLAND
Scottish Government International Development Strategy
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government International Development Team provided an update on the overall future shape of their Programme for 2023+ and next steps. The slides are now available for members to view.
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland reacts to the latest Climate Change Committee report on emissions reductions in Scotland
SCCS respond to the recent CCC report which assesses Scotland’s progress in achieving legislated targets to reduce emissions.
HEAR FROM OUR MEMBERS
Collaboration, Communication and Choice – how the Team Girl Malawi project will leave lasting impact
Hear from Samantha Ross, International Programme Director at Link Education International on her recent trip to Malawi.
Mellow Parenting & Home-Start Worldwide: Putting the Pieces Together
A virtual event on 25th January consisting of an open exploration into how partnership working can make a meaningful difference to families internationally.
ALLIANCE UPDATES
CPG on International Development
Taking place on Tuesday 24th January, the next CPG on Int Dev will explore grounding Scotland's global impact in law, through a roundtable-style meeting with a variety of contributors.
FCDO Minister calls for Alliance members to help turn around public opinion
The Alliance was delighted to host a round table with the UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP in early December.
Alliance Policy Committee
We’re looking to improve representation on the Alliance’s policy committee. We are keen to welcome representatives from our smaller members, who needn't be policy experts, but who take an interest in decision making that affects our sector.
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Rethinking Humanitarianism | How a small island nation is leading the charge for more equitable global governance
Beyond the buzz words: 'DEI' and 'decolonizing' global health
‘Life is even worse now’: Ration cuts and price rises hit refugees in Uganda
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Strong public support for circular economy targets
FACING THE CRISIS
Each month, we highlight a photograph from Facing the Crisis, our virtual exhibition documenting the human impact of the climate crisis. This photograph, taken by Govati Nyirenda on behalf of Climate Challenge Programme Malawi, shows Tereza Matias, a farmer and mother of four living in the Chikwawa district, in southern Malawi. Tereza faces the reality of the climate crisis everyday, and is working with the Climate Challenge Programme Malawi, a Scottish Government initiative helping rural communities in Malawi find innovative solutions to problems caused by climate change to improve access to food and water in her area.
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