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Africa after the Africa Commission: What priorities for the G8?

 

A high level policy forum brought together senior DFID and NGO staff, MPs, private sector representatives, Africanists, development academics, and key journalists for high-level discussions on the future of Africa in the run-up to the G8 meeting in Germany (6-8 June). The Forum was held in London on May 2nd, 2007.
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Tuesday 1 May
Can Angela Merkel deliver Tony Blair's legacy on Africa? More>

 

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  • Eldis G8 and Africa Commission blog
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    Blogs

    Is Tony Blair’s legacy on Africa at risk?
    Simon Maxwell explains why this year’s G8 provides a last opportunity to persuade the most powerful leaders in the world to deliver on their promises. Posted 8 May, 2007. More>

    A more careful approach to scaling up is called for
    How and when scaling up happens is likely to be as important as how much additional aid is actually given. Posted 8 May, 2007 by Paolo de Renzio. More>