Following the publication of the Scottish Government's International Framework, Minister for Europe and External Affairs Linda Fabiani today (7 May 2008) published details of the new International Development Policy.
The new policy strengthens the Scottish Government's commitment to Malawi and recognises the importance of this relationship, cemented by a Co-operation Agreement between our two countries.
The policy sets out the framework for our engagement with some of the poorest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa which have historical, and in some cases, contemporary relationships with Scotland. These countries will be supported through block grants delivered by the Government's partners in development.
The policy also recognises the Indian Subcontinent's strong links with Scotland, and the programme will build on strong, fair and inclusive national identity and express solidarity with communities represented in Scottish society. This programme will be developed with key stakeholders.
Latest News:
- 20 May 2009 - Further information on funds available from the International Development Fund in financial year 2009-10 has now been published.
- 16 March 2009 - The templates of the Mid Financial Year Report, End of Financial Year Report and Final Report for the Sub-Saharan Africa Development Programme 2008 are now available.
- 13 March 2009 - LTS International were commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2008 to carry out a scoping study to assess the feasibility of developing a Scholarship Scheme in Sub Saharan Africa. The final report is now available.
- 9 March 2009 - The Independent Review of Scottish Government International Development Fund projects focused on Malawi is now available. Please see the news release for further information.
- 15 February - The Scottish Government will provide emergency funding for humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Please see the news release for further information.
- 9 February 2009 - Urgent humanitarian aid has been approved for three key aid agencies working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Please see the news release for further information.
- 19 January 2009 - The baseline monitoring form for the Sub-Saharan Africa Programme is now available.
- 13 January 2009 - The baseline monitoring form for the Malawi Development Programme is now available.
- 24 November 2008 - Further information on the two new advisory groups set up to support the new International Development Policy is now available.
- 11 November 2008 - The results of the Sub Saharan Africa Development Programme funding round are now available. Please see the news release for further information.
- 20 October 2008 - The results of the Malawi Development Programme funding round are now available. All applicants have been informed. Further information on successful applications has now been published.