development
DFID leading the way on aid transparency
The Department for International Development is the first agency in the world to meet the new transparency standard, finalised on Wednesday in Paris.
Why is the government delaying the Bribery Act?
International development secretary Andrew Mitchell, under pressure from big business, is delaying the implementation of the Bribery Act, reports David Taylor.
Protecting overseas aid budget is in our national interest
Guest writer Adam Short, of the Young Fabians, argues that the ring-fencing of UK aid in the spending review is right and in the country's interest.
Billions still living without access to clean water and sanitation
Today is Blog Action Day: A staggering 2.6 billion people live without a safe toilet and 884 million people lack access to clean water, reports David Taylor.
UN development summit: Obama brilliance can’t hide poor performance on MDGs
The summit on Millennium Development Goals was wowed by President Obama, but the progress on achieving the MDGs is way off track, writes David Taylor.