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Read the report – From talk to transformation
This work, from the 200 strong membership of Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA), explores the idea of ‘shifting the power’ to achieve global justice.
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The limits of progressive realism | Comments on ‘The Case for Progressive Realism’
When David Lammy’s article on progressive realism in “Foreign Affairs” came out on April 17 many people in the UK will have read some of the extracts in the British press but if you have time, it is worth looking at the original article in full and considering what it might mean for Labour’s future foreign policy direction.
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A common vision for global citizenship: IDEAS and SIDA join forces
Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA) and the International Development Education Association Scotland (IDEAS) share a common vision and understanding of the critical importance of engaging Scottish society with global citizenship.
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Weakening Scotland’s climate legislation an ‘abject failure’
Scotland’s International Development Alliance is proud to be a member of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland.
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Inclusive Education for marginalised girls in Malawi: what worked in Link Education’s Leave No Girl Behind project
Link Education’s TEAM Girl Malawi UKAid-funded project has drawn to a very successful close.
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From talk to transformation – new SIDA report published
Scotland’s International Development Alliance have published a new report to explore how governments can ‘shift the power’ towards global justice.
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How Scottish Government funding is helping ‘the forgotten refugees’ from South Sudan
In Ethiopia’s Gambella region, amidst various refugee camps that shelter around 380,000 people, lies Pinyudo camp – a home for those who have fled conflict in South Sudan. Here in Pinyudo, we meet Adugk Owitti, a refugee struggling to provide hope for her family amidst many challenges.
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CPG opens inquiry into Scottish Government international development funding
The Cross-Party Group (CPG) for International Development have opened a call for evidence for an inquiry into Scottish Government funding for international development.
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Stepping up to the SDGs | Translating theory into practice
Leveraging academic-NGO partnerships to support the SDGs
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Unlocking real-time data to address the world’s greatest challenges – Simprints responsible biometrics
An estimated 850 million people globally lack formal identification (ID), which makes it incredibly hard to verify that critical services are reaching the people they are meant for.
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How we power Scotland’s global sustainable development community.
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We provide a platform for driving tangible change through collective action. We amplify the impact of our members by leveraging the collective voice and knowledge of our community.
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Our members have a shared goal to create a fairer world. We are the only alliance in Scotland dedicated to international development, and we bring the global sustainable development community together.
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