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News in February 2011

DFID Research strategy launched to tackle food security crisis

16 February 2011 DFID Research strategy launched to tackle food security crisis The UK's major public funders of national and international food-related research have today published their co-ordinated plan for research to help the world avoid a potential food security crisis.

Independent Commission for Aid Impact names its Board of Commissioners

10 February 2011 Independent Commission for Aid Impact names its Board of Commissioners The three Commissioners, Mark Foster, John Githongo and Diana Good are acknowledged leaders in their fields. Together they contribute a wealth of international experience in the private sector, in combating corruption and in development.

Nine out of ten of the poorest countries in the world are affected by conflict or instability

09 February 2011 Nine out of ten of the poorest countries in the world are affected by conflict or instability Around two-thirds of the poorest people in Africa struggle to survive in countries that are trapped in, or have recently emerged, from conflict. Globally, half of children who die before their fifth birthday are in fragile states - as are half of the children not in primary school. No low income fragile country has yet achieved a single Millennium Development Goal - one of the internationally agreed targets to reduce poverty.

Africa Network Event at ACVO (Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations)

03 February 2011 Africa Network Event at ACVO (Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations) CSID meets with local NGOs working in Africa.