March 18, 2013 by Caroline Maxwell This is a joint blog post by Sarah Pickwick, Tearfund’s Sudan and South Sudan Policy Officer and Caroline Maxwell. We know that disasters and crises are becoming more frequent and prolonged. From the deep rooted conflicts in the DRC to crises currently in the news like Syria – many communities… Continue reading Relief to recovery – how can the international community get better at it? – Tearfund's Policy Blog

October 19, 2012 By Sarah Hulme – Food Security Policy Advisor If only all UN Summits were this exciting… You may have realised that I’ve been at an annual Food Summit, known as the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS), in Rome [previous post here].  It’s been a rollercoaster of a week – reaching… Continue reading So do we have the solution to world hunger, or was the CFS Summit just a big talking shop? – Tearfund's Policy Blog

October 24, 2012 By Sara Shaw 2011 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17), Durban, South Africa So the lesson I’ve learned recently is that you really shouldn’t take two months to post blogs you wrote when fresh back at work after maternity leave. I was going to post on the UK domestic scene and the… Continue reading A view from home –what on earth do we do with the international climate process? – Tearfund's Policy Blog

November 1, 2012 By Caroline Maxwell UN debates on what comes after the MDGs are taking place. Let the countdown begin. At this time of year you would think that I’m referring to Christmas. Now while I am looking forward to the  festive season the development enthusiast in me is also getting excited about what’s… Continue reading Setting the pace for a new era of development – Tearfund's Policy Blog

November 9, 2012 By Caroline Maxwell Today’s announcement by Justine Greening that there will be no new UK aid grants made to India has reignited the debate on aid, particularly to emerging economies. Lets’ remind ourselves of a few points: We already knew that the UK Government was winding down aid to India ending all programmes… Continue reading Skyscrapers and slums – the debate on aid to India rumbles on – Tearfund's Policy Blog

November 2, 2012 By laurataylor In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal David Cameron set out his views on the role that Britain can play in tackling the root causes of poverty.  It was a clear and compelling piece and, in my opinion, there is much to celebrate. He is right that 0.7% aid commitment is vital for… Continue reading Can Cameron practice what he preaches on international development? – Tearfund's Policy Blog

September 19, 2012 By Andy Wilson For me sport is all about those final moments when I’m on the edge of my seat, not knowing who’s going to win. That point in a race where things really get exciting. Mo Farah leading in the 5000m men’s final at the 2012 Summer Olympics. That’s why I’ve… Continue reading Has the race for transparency entered its final lap? – Tearfund's Policy Blog

September 18, 2012 By Graham Gordon Bishop Munga speaking at the European Parliament By Bishop Stephen Munga I came to the European Parliament in March this year as part of Tearfund’s Unearth the Truth campaign to ask MEPs to pass strong transparency legislation. Today they sent a very clear message in the vote on the Accounting… Continue reading European leaders must take this golden opportunity to tackle corruption – Tearfund's Policy Blog

August 31, 2012 By Sue Yardley Conflict and fragility are holding back development efforts and the poorest and most vulnerable people are at the sharp end of the impact. Despite the current investment of 30% of all international aid into ‘conflict-affected and fragile states’ (CAFS), not one has achieved a single MDG. Development progress and… Continue reading Mission impossible? How can WASH services contribute to peace and stability? – Tearfund's Policy Blog

September 4, 2012 By laurataylor By Rosanne White, Tearfund’s Parliamentary Officer Reshuffle day, and it’s ministerial bingo time as every commentator, newspaper and social network speculates on the new Cabinet and watches with bated breath as each departmental car glides towards Number 10. We watch as each Cabinet hopeful staggers to the door, some pausing… Continue reading What does the reshuffle mean for the fight against poverty? – Tearfund's Policy Blog