I’m preparing to chair a debate on Trade, Aid or Both: The Answer to Global Development?

Date: March 1
Venue: Grimond Room, Portcullis House, Bridge Street, London SW1A 2LW. 
Time: 6 to 8pm

Come along. It’s feisty and free and something that impacts on us all.

Is aid the most effective instrument to promote sustainable development? Donor countries are coming under increasing pressure to improve their behaviour and procedures. In this discussion, leading experts in the field will examine current approaches and provide insights into how removing trade barriers and other obstacles can shape the development prospects for many poor countries.

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