Poor nations have deadlines, the rich do not
It is time for rich countries to honour their commitment to advancing partnerships for development with poor countries by increasing development aid, reducing debts, and removing protectionist barriers for agricultural products. OneWorld

Australia's aid and trade programs are failing to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS
Australia's aid program is failing to deliver treatment for HIV/AIDS and is also providing funding for the illness which is well below the international standard. AidWatch

Australians value pets more than global poverty
Australians now spend more on their pets than on official development assistance for the world's poor. Gourmet food for animals and expensive products such as jewellery and sunglasses for cats and dogs, account for the spending increase. ABC News

East Timor census reveals high population
A population explosion in East Timor has implications for the nutrition and health of its people. The country may require food aid in the future. ABC News

UN wants global taxes to help the world's poor
The United Nations has proposed global taxes including a carbon tax on fuel use, a levy on international sales of weapons and a tax on international airline travel to assist poor nations to reduce poverty. IPS News

How to help the poor and make us all safer
"To increase our national security we have increased our defence and intelligence budgets while allowing our foreign aid budget as a percentage of gross national income to sink to historically low levels." The Age

Election roundup: What are the parties saying about international development?
With the federal election drawing near, this site offers a compilation of the main parties' policies on overseas aid and development issues. ACFID

SBS-TV Thursday October 30, 8.30pm
Storyline Australia: Who's Afraid of Designer Babies?
This documentary looks at the controversial issues surrounding the screening of embryos conceived through IVF. It follows a couple who are using this recent technology to conceive a child with the right genetic make-up in an attempt to save their son's life. SBS

The Earth belongs not to the rich
"It is not from your own possessions that you are bestowing alms on the poor, you are but restoring to them what is theirs by right."