A report suggests the World Bank is getting it wrong on the role of girls and kids with disabilities in its development programs — but AusAID comes out OK.
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Foreign aid review reveals contractors under the hammer
The era of “boomerang aid” appears to be ending as Australia’s foreign aid program moves away from its reliance on private contractors.
Who profits from our foreign aid? From cattle company to global aid
When James’ father Kerry Packer purchased both companies in 1993, GRM was an agricultural company managing rural investments and thousands of cattle in Queensland. Here’s how it grew from a cattle company to a Foreign Aid giant.
Who profits from our foreign aid? The untold story of GRM International
For nearly a decade one of Australia’s most successful aid companies and its biggest casino operator were owned by the same company.Wendy Bacon and Flint Duxfield tell the untold story of GRM International.
Who profits from our foreign aid?: the ‘technical assistance’ making business rich
Australia’s “boomerang aid” has been making corporate Australia very rich for years. In a new Crikey series, the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism will reveal the huge gap in accountability for taxpayers’ foreign aid funding
Climate aid to developing nations: what’s in it for us?
In the lead-up to Copenhagen, watch for countries such as Australia to unveil big-dollar commitments of climate aid to developing countries, particularly by proposing a strong “mutual obligation” framework.
AusAid conservatives have blood on their hands
The religious wingnuts are lining up again to try to block removal of the restrictions that restrict AusAid from funding family planning advice, writes Bernard Keane.
