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Changing the debate on migration and environmental change

Posted 27 January 2012 by John Beddington
The UK's Foresight programme is intended to help government think systematically about the future. It helps to improve how we use science and technology within government and society. It does this by drawing on well-tested, scientifically valid techniques to inform those responsible for developing policy and strategy in government. The Foresight Migration and Global Environmental [...]

Welcome to 2004

Posted 26 January 2012 by Roz McGregor
I'm a time-traveller. It is currently 2004 here in Ethiopia, as they use their own unique calendar. This is just one of a wealth of facts that have emerged during my first two weeks in this fascinatingly different community. The team has bonded extremely well both intra and inter-culturally. Yet one thing that has caused [...]

Afghanistan
Group blog

Supporting a brighter future for Bamyan farmers

Posted 19 January 2012 by Philippa
Bamyan is a beautiful province in Afghanistan and home to the Hazaras, an ethnic Shia minority who make up 9% of the Afghan population. They are believed to be descendants of Genghis Khan's army and have distinctive features. My visit was to see further projects that the UK Government could support in agriculture. Most of the population are [...]

Climate Change
Group blog

Reflections inspired by the COP17 baobab tree

Posted 12 January 2012 by Simone Banister
The opportunity to attend a COP event, and one that was hosted in South Africa where I grew up, was a dream come true for me - a once in a lifetime event I won't soon forget. I am still digesting all the information shared at the various 'side events' and associated goings-on I attended, as [...]

Archived Authors

Matt CardleSinger
Vicky SeymourInfrastructure and Environment Adviser, DR Congo
Ian AttfieldEducation Adviser, Zimbabwe
FrancescaDistrict Approach Coordinator
Alexandra BurkeSinger
Jon SnowPresenter, Channel 4 News
Seth BerkleyCEO, GAVI Alliance
Andrew MitchellInternational Development Secretary
Natalie ImbrugliaSinger, actress and spokesperson for Virgin Unite and the Campaign to End Fistula
Tewodros MelesseDirector-General, International Planned Parenthood Federation
Jimmy CarterFormer US President and founder of The Carter Center
Shantanu MitraTeam Leader, Climate Change and Development, DFID India
Nick CleggDeputy Prime Minister
Louise RedknappPresenter
Femi OkeJournalist and broadcaster
Dr Raj ShahAdministrator, USAID
Josette SheeranExecutive Director, WFP
Brendan GormleyChief Executive, Disasters Emergency Committee
Peter MarksGroup Chief Executive, The Co-operative Group
Kristin DavisOxfam Ambassador
CarrieGrowth and Livelihoods Manager, Afghanistan
Christine MoslerVaccines campaigner
Bill GatesCo-chair, Gates Foundation
Yvonne Chaka ChakaHead of Princess of Africa Foundation
Minouche ShafikDeputy Managing Director, IMF
Melinda French GatesCo-chair, Gates Foundation
Paddy AshdownUK Government Peer
Lenny HenryComic Relief Trustee
Michelle BacheletExecutive Director, UN Women
Paul CollierProfessor of Economics
Neil SquiresHuman Development Adviser, Mozambique
Simon LucasClimate Change and Inclusive Growth Adviser, DFID Nepal
Paul HealeyHead of Growth Team
Martin LeachHead of the Africa Conflict and Humanitarian Unit
Colum WilsonHumanitarian Adviser
TimEconomic Adviser, Afghanistan
Sarah SanyahumbiHead of DFID Nepal
Jummai BappahSocial Development Adviser
Dominic ParkerHumanitarian Adviser
Adam JacksonEconomic Advisor, DFID Bangladesh
Elizabeth CarriereHead of DFID Rwanda and Burundi
Gao PingDeputy Programme Manager
Mark GeorgePolicy Analyst, DFID China
Sarra Deya IsmailProgramme Officer, DFID Sudan
Halima BegumPolicy Adviser
Adrian DavisHead of DFID North and East Asia
Adam SmithBusiness Alliances Policy Support Officer
SimonDFID Representative, Iraq
Jason MontyDeployments Officer, Stabilisation Unit
Emily PoskettStatistics Advisor, DFID Tanzania
Howard TaylorHead of DFID Ethiopia