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

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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