Worldconnectors and the WRR report

On 18 January 2010 the Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) presented its report ‘Minder pretentie, meer ambitie: ontwikkelingshulp die verschil maakt’. This long-awaited study promotes substantial changes in the organisation of Dutch aid as well as more structural attention for global public goods. Reason enough for the Worldconnectors to participate in the discussion that followed. A few examples:

Bureau Buitenland
In the VPRO radio programme Bureau Buitenland Worldconnectors Jos van Gennip and Louk de la Rive Box were interviewed about the WRR report.
Listen to the interview (starting at 15.40h in Dutch)

The Broker
In the past years, heated discussions about international development in the Dutch media have rarely been the perfect example of a nuanced, constructive debate. Because The Broker believes that the future of aid merits exactly that, they are hosting a discussion blog. More than sixty Dutch experts and practitioners have committed to contribute their opinions and comments. Amongst them many Worldconnectors, like Herman Mulder and Ruud Lubbers.

The first round of debate will be mainly in Dutch; English summaries will be provided. In early February, the discussion will be broadened to include international commentators. The April issue of The Broker will publish a special report with an article by the authors of the WRR report as well as a summary of both the Dutch and international discussion.
Read or contribute to the discussion

CIDIN
Read the reaction of Worldconnector Paul Hoebink on the WRR report:

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Read the summary of the WRR report in English

Summary WRR report

On 16 February the Worldconnectors will discuss the WRR report in their first Round Table of 2010. Outcome will be presented on this website.