Hello. This is basically for any of you in London next week. This will be the new head of the Department for International Development's first major foreign policy speech in the UK. There will also be a chance for you to pose questions to him. If you're interested in coming along - the details are below. There's limited space so please apply for accreditation. Will you also leave a comment below letting me know that you're interested.
And for those who can't make it, feel free to ask a question below and I'll pass them onto the organisers.
21st Century Aid - Recognising success and tackling failure
Date: Thursday 3rd June 12:00-1.30pm
Venue: The Kohn Centre, The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton Terrace, London,
SW1Y 5AG
Debate organised by Oxfam GB
Oxfam's latest report, 21st Century Aid - Recognising success and tackling failure argues for a new approach to aid that builds on its achievements whilst acknowledging that inefficiencies and misplaced political and economic incentives driving aid need addressing. The report examines the evidence, takes on the arguments of the aid critics, and finds that whilst there is much room for improvement, good quality 21st century aid not only saves lives, but is indispensable in unlocking poor countries' and people's ability to work their way out of poverty.
Discussing the findings of the report and the roadmap forward for new, 21 st century aid will be:
Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP , Secretary of State for International Development
Barbara Stocking , Chief Executive, Oxfam GB
Professor Ngaire Woods , University College, Oxford
The debate will be chaired by Neil O’Brien, Director, Policy Exchange
Refreshments will be served from 11.30 am. Please arrive no later than 11.45am.
RSVP Lynne Perry .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For media and blogger accreditation, please respond to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) detailing your name, publication/ blog link.
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Thanks for bringing this to my attention Ian, have emailed RE accreditation so hope to see you there!
What a great idea! Hope event went well.
Hi Andrew - great you can make it, should be a good event. Clare - you can still come along, it’s this Thursday…
Unfortunately, I’m based in Dublin so I won’t be in London on Thursday. Hope it *goes* well