STWR - Share The World's Resources

The framing of the global aid model embraced by governments, donor bodies and NGOs alike is flawed. It's time to recognise the fact and change the approach.

That members have not delivered on Gleneagles is not in doubt. But Make Poverty History made aid delivery seem too simple

As leaders of the world's richest countries meet, this is the proof that they could do much more for the poor

International Development should be about well being of individuals and communities argues Prof. McGregor, based on his research and empirical studies in four countries (Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Peru and Thailand).

The United States appears to be cooling off to some key concerns at the G8 heads of state summit next month.

In a few weeks, eight of the world’s most important leaders will meet in Heiligendamm. Joining them will be media and activists from around the world, closely following the proceedings, ready to analyse the implications of every word. So as the G8 meets again, what can we expect? Well, for those working towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals by 2015, I would say not much.

The Millennium Development Goals are the world's agreed goals to cut poverty, hunger and disease. Established in 2000, their targets were to be met by 2015. We are now at the halfway point. So far, despite endless words about increasing aid to poor countries, the rich G-8 countries are reneging on their part of the bargain.