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Spanish development cooperation, 04:40 min

An introduction: What is Spain’s contribution to eliminating world poverty? Where does development cooperation sit between solidarity and professionalism? How is humanitarian aid most effective?

Development aid reform, 08:40 min.

To get results in poverty alleviation, the delivery mechanisms of aid should be fit for the purpose. The Spanish Aid Agency has to be transformed from a micro-manager of projects to a modern organisation with a strategic focus and motivated staff.

Human security, 09:03 min.

There is no development without peace, and no peace without development. Increasingly security becomes part of the development agenda, whilst military actors are entering into the field of development.

Humanitarian aid, 09:21 min.

Saving lives and reducing suffering is the prime objective of humanitarian action. How can humanitarian actors become more effective and accountable to donors and to the recipients of their assistance?

Africa, 09:23 min.

Lately, Spain has discovered Africa. Although the Africa Plan presents a huge number of objectives and intervention areas, there are contradictions and it is not clear who does what and where to begin.

Coherence, 09:03 min.

Development policies are only a small part of state action that influences the well-being in the South. How can the department of international development convince other ministries to act development-friendly? What is the role of civil society in detecting detrimental policies and pushing towards better opportunities for the poor on all fronts?