High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Busan, Korea. Nov 29 - Dec 14th

Ministers from across the globe, from both developing and donor countries, government representatives, parliamentarians, civil society organisations and private sector representatives will come together for the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Over 2000 delegates will review global progress in improving the impact and value for money of development aid and make new commitments to further ensure that aid helps reduce poverty and supports progress in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

On Nov. 28 Canada announced its decision to become a member of the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IAT1). Nov. 30 Canada announced an MOU to work with Australia for more effective aid delivery.

Read CCIC's Team Canada Blog posts in Busan detailing the developments of the event.

Read Patricia Erb, Save the Children Canada President, and David Morely's, UNICEF Canada President, commentary on p.9 in the Nov. 30 Embassy, "Transparency initiative could save billions - if aid commitments kept".

It's International Development Week, Nov 14-18!

"Canada supports meaningful initiatives and programs to ensure all children, particularly girls, have access to and receive a quality education. International Education Week gives us an opportunity to recognize how important quality education is so that people can reach their full potential".

Read CIDA's full statement on the importance of education.

What are you doing for International Education Week? Email leagles@cgce.ca and we'll post your activities on our blog!