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    Development News Round-up: Fragile Progress in Somalia, MCC Compact with Indonesia, Key Issues in Durban Climate Talks, and More

    By Ivy Mungcal // 21 November 2011

    Today, we reported:

    • UN Reports Fragile Progress in Famine-hit Somalia

    • Rich Countries Reportedly Eye Delaying New Climate Treaty

    • MCC, Indonesia Ink $600M Compact

    • Jonathan Glennie: Paris Declaration Flawed But Still Necessary

    • Childhood Literacy Grand Challenge Now Accepting Grant Applications

    • In Afghanistan, Millions Face Hunger as Winter Approaches

    • USAID, Ad Council and Good Partner to Raise Awareness on Horn of Africa Crisis

    • Israeli PM Delays Bill Limiting Foreign Funding for Local NGOs

    • UN Special Rapporteur Calls for More Funds to Improve Sanitation

    • Canada Unveils Some $200M in New Initiatives for Africa

    • UN Voices Concern on Safety of Refugees in Sudanese Border

    • Congo Urgently Needs $5.5M to Combat Cholera Outbreak – OCHA

    • Niger Faces Food Crisis

    Other must-reads:

    • Aid Worker Shot Dead in Somalia

    • Expert Panel Recommends Focus on NCDs in Global Health Efforts

    • Cherie Blair Says Considering DfID Funding for Women-focused Foundation

    • New Aid Effectiveness Model Expected Out of Busan Forum

    • China, ASEAN Reaffirms Pledge to Jointly Narrow Development Gap in Southeast Asia

    • IOM Appeals for More Aid for Angolan Refugees

    • G8 Confirms Support for Jordan’s Development

    • US Peace Corps Begins Full Withdrawal From Kazakhstan

    • Ugandans Largely Support Aid Cuts Over Corruption, Survey Shows

    • How EU Debt Crisis Might Affect Bloc’s Aid to Latin American, Caribbean Countries  

    • Investing in Poverty Alleviation Efforts a Boon for Businesses, Expert says

    • UN Chief Challenges Asia to Take Lead on Global Issues

    • UN Appoints Indonesian President as Global Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction

    • Australia to Commit $24M to Combat Infectious Diseases

    • Australia to Provide Support on Climate Change in Southeast Asia

    • Sweden Adheres to IATI Standard

    • UN-backed Report Confirms Link Between Climate Change and Extreme Weather Conditions

    • Ban Calls for Efforts to Provide Affordable, Sustainable Energy in Africa

    • Senior UN Relief Official Visits Philippines

    • UNEP, China Launch Joint Program on Ecosystem Management

    • Ban Urges Private Sector to Create Healthier Communities for Women and Children

    • UN, FIVB Partner to Attain MDGs

    • Gillard Welcomes Support on Joint Indonesia-Australia Initiative to Improve Natural Disaster Response in East Asia

    • Piebalgs Visits Togo to Check on Country’s Progress and Economic Development

    • Buffett Foundation to Contribute $2M to Improve Soil Fertility in Africa

    • IFAD to Grant Yemen $9.1M to Boost Fisheries Sector

    • Malaysia Sends Water, Food Aid to Thai Flood Victims

    • Australia Gives RAAF Hercules for Indonesia’s Disaster Relief, Humanitarian Work

    • AfDB Opens $45M Loan Facility for EAC Infrastructure Investors

    • DfID to Tanzania: Prepare for Climate Change

    • African Union Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance for Central African Republic

    • Japan Donates $2M for Rehabilitation of Pakistan Refugee Camp

    • Human Rights, Development Organizations Propose Alternative NGO Law

    • FAO Talks of Boosting Food Resilience in Asia

    • Typhoid Outbreak Hits Zimbabwe

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      Ivy Mungcal

      As former senior staff writer, Ivy Mungcal contributed to several Devex publications. Her focus is on breaking news, and in particular on global aid reform and trends in the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Before joining Devex in 2009, Ivy produced specialized content for U.S. and U.K.-based business websites.

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