DT 4 / 2006

Red Cross post-tsunami: ‘too much money in the wrong hands’

An evaluation of the Red Cross’ response during the first few weeks after the tsunami concludes that the organisation faces a serious dilemma because it has so much money, and it must enter areas - like house-building on a massive scale - that are outside its usual mandate. The report was completed in March 2005, but was not released for a year by decision of the Red Cross’ international board. (See DT 1/06) Following strong criticism, the evaluation has now been made public.

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The Swedish Process

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Not House Builders

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Old EKN debt. Inga-Shaba transmission line

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SEK 1.3b debt relief package makes DRC Sweden’s largest recipient

According to official OECD figures, Swedish aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo reached an annual...

News March 31, 2006

Diluting de Soto, paving way for more players

The new Norwegian government has changed Norway’s approach to the High Level Commission on Legal Empowerment...

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One-third of NGOs still likely to lose funding

A donor harmonisation plan that would have cut the number of Palestinian and Israeli human rights NGOs...

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Former Norwegian Minister criticises DT's analysis

Former Development Minister Hilde Frafjord Johnson takes strong exception to

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Frajord Johnson to African Development Bank

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‘Empowering’ the poor from above?

The High Level Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor should build on existing practice concerning...

Opinion March 31, 2006

Swedes support AU in Darfur

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Market Update

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Danish practice threatens untying regime, say OECD sources

Denmark does not accept that the OECD rules for untied aid to least developed countries are valid for...

Business March 31, 2006

Competing firm questions Sida procurement practice

Awarding two contracts worth SEK 62 million without tendering last year was in line with proper Sida...

Business March 31, 2006

Sweeping changes proposed to bring Swedish firms in from the cold

A major political initiative is underway in Sweden to re-engage the Swedish private sector in development...

Business March 31, 2006

Something for you? The best paid job in Norwegian aid is open

The best paid job in the Norwegian aid community is available. Per Emil Lindøe, Managing Director of...

Business March 31, 2006

Norwegian guarantee scheme likely to be extended

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Local Ownership

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Did Red Cross cheat donors?

Opinion Editorial March 31, 2006

Slow growth in Finnish aid

The suspense ended in Finland last week when the government parties concluded budget negotiations, ending...

News March 31, 2006