Faith Groups in the First 10 Years of DFID (1997-2007).

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Title:	Faith Groups in the First 10 Years of DFID (1997-2007).
Authors:	KWAYU, AIKANDE C.
Source:	Comparative Education Review. Feb2011, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p119-122. 4p.
Subject Terms:	*International cooperation on education, Poverty reduction, Religion & state, Religious institutions
Geographic Terms:	United Kingdom
Company/Entity:	UN Millennium Project , Great Britain. Dept. for International Development , Great Britain. Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Abstract:	The author discusses the Department for International Development (DFID), an independent cabinet ministry in Great Britain, a reorganization of Britain's Overseas Development Administration (ODA) within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The DFID is said to support the Millennium Development Goals for global primary education with an overall goal of eliminating world poverty. The published strategy of DFID is discussed, noting that it targets faith groups as one of four sectors involved in building public and political support for development.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The author discusses the Department for International Development (DFID), an independent cabinet ministry in Great Britain, a reorganization of Britain's Overseas Development Administration (ODA) within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The DFID is said to support the Millennium Development Goals for global primary education with an overall goal of eliminating world poverty. The published strategy of DFID is discussed, noting that it targets faith groups as one of four sectors involved in building public and political support for development.
ISSN:	00104086