International development
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Making education accessible in partner countries
Marginalised groups in Rwanda, Malawi and Zambia to benefit.
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Women and Girls Fund launched
Commitment to enhance gender equality and women’s rights internationally.
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Building a New Scotland: An independent Scotland's Place in the World
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's proposals for an independent Scotland's place in the world.
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Building a New Scotland - an independent Scotland's place in the world: easy read version
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's proposals for an independent Scotland's place in the world.
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£250,000 for refugees fleeing conflict
Humanitarian emergency funding for displaced people in South Sudan and Ethiopia.
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International development - inclusive education programme: call for proposals
This is a call for proposals aimed at organisations who would like to deliver inclusive education programmes in our partner countries of Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia on behalf of the Scottish Government between 2024 and 2029. The deadline for applications is 26 April 2024.
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Mainstreaming gender equality in Scottish Government funded international development projects and programmes: guidance note
A guidance note on mainstreaming gender equality for applications and bids for Scottish Government funded international development projects and/or programmes. The note outlines our minimum criteria for scoring, aligned with the OECD DAC Gender Equality Policy Marker.
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Zambia Development Programme 2017-2022: grant awards
International development grants awarded to deliver projects in Central Province, Zambia.
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Rwanda Development Programme 2017-2022: grant awards
International development grants awarded to deliver projects in Western and Southern Provinces, Rwanda.
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International Development Fund: Malawi projects 2018-2023
The 11 projects in Malawi receiving funding from the International Development Fund between 2018 and 2023, listed by theme.
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Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach
Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland's Global Footprint - Evidence Base & Policy Levers
This report presents evidence and initial recommendations on how the Scottish Government could use the available policy levers to help ensure Scotland’s international environmental impact is sustainable.
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Scotland's International Strategy
This strategy sets out our approach to international engagement and delivery to the end of the current parliamentary term.
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Taking a feminist approach to international relations: position paper
This position paper sets out the scope and guiding principles of our feminist approach to international relations.
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Climate justice funding
Rwanda, Malawi and Zambia to receive £24 million.
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Scotland's Vision for Trade: annual report - June 2023
Our second annual report on Scotland's Vision for Trade, outlining the range of specific actions that we have taken over the past year and our continued ambition to make trade-related decisions based on the principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance.
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Humanitarian support for Sudan
Relief for ongoing crisis.
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Funding for life-saving vaccine research in Zambia
£1 million of funding confirmed during First Minister meeting with Zambian President.
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Emergency relief for Malawi
Funding to provide food, shelter and healthcare in wake of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
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Donating medical equipment: report
This report by the Chief Medical Officer reviews the standards required for medical equipment donations to low- and middle-income countries. It includes a 10 step guide to the donation journey and links to key guidance.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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£400,000 storm aid for Malawi
Emergency relief funding following record-breaking storm.
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£1 million flood support for Pakistan
Communities in worst flood-affected areas will receive funding.
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£500,000 for East Africa
Funding to alleviate the food crisis.
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Humanitarian funding support for Ukraine
Money to be split between three partner organisations.
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£500,000 emergency funding for Türkiye and Syria.
Funding to support humanitarian aid efforts.
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Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government
Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.
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Pakistan flood relief to get £500,000
Disasters Emergency Committee launches appeal.
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Scotland's Global Affairs Framework
The Global Affairs Framework sets out the values and principles underpinning the Scottish Government’s international work and the basis on which the Scottish Government will prioritise its international activity.
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Call for immediate action to resettle Ukraine refugees
First Minister urges Prime Minister to act with humanity and compassion.
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Disaster relief for Malawi
£400,000 to support recovery from tropical storms.
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Supporting access to COVID-19 vaccines in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia
£1.5 million in Scottish Government funds for UNICEF.
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Zambia Development Programme 2017-2022: reporting schedule and templates
Reporting schedule for the Zambia Development Programme from 2017 to 2022, and the reporting templates that need to be used at each point.
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Rwanda Development Programme 2017-2022: reporting schedule and templates
Reporting schedule for the Rwanda Development Programme from 2017 to 2022, and the reporting templates that need to be used at each point.
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Extra funds for Covid-19 response overseas
Total of £5 million committed to fight pandemic.
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Humanitarian aid for South Sudan
Hunger crisis prompts £250,000 funding from Scottish Government.
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Scotland commits humanitarian funds to Afghanistan
£250,000 for urgent aid.
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Vital equipment to fight Covid-19 crisis in Africa
Funding for aid in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): international development funding
Information about funding made available from the International Development Fund (IDF) and the Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF) during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Review of international development
New focus on tackling gender inequality.
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International Development 2019-2020: contribution report
This is the third Scottish Government’s contribution to International Development report. It takes a holistic look at a wide cross-section of international development activity, including a reflection on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Renewed commitment to international development
Scottish Budget continues support.
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Aid for COVID-19 response in Africa
£2 million in funds for UNICEF.
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International Development - national indicator development: research report
The report outlines the research commissioned for the development of the indicator ‘Contribution of development support to other nations’ that forms part of the National Outcome ‘We are open, connected and make a positive contribution internationally’ in the refreshed National Performance Framework
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Alliance Annual Conference: speech by the Minister for Europe and International Development - 24 September 2020
Keynote speech given by the Minister for Europe and International Development, Jenny Gilruth MSP, at the Alliance Annual Conference on International Development on 24 September 2020.
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Scottish secondary schools and their links with developing countries: study
This study on school partnership and school visits in a global citizenship context supports discussions on global learning, international development, school partnerships and volunteering.
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International Small Grants Programme: review
An independent review of the Scottish Government's International Small Grants Programme conducted from January to June 2020.
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Driving international climate action
Scotland assumes European role ahead of critical COP26 talks.
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International development programmes: mid-year reporting templates
Mid-year reporting templates for the Malawi Development Programme 2018-2023, Rwanda Development Programme 2017-2022 and Zambia Development Programme 2017-2022.
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Humanitarian emergency fund: independent review
Independent review of the HEF to assess impacts and possible improvements.
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1,000 computers for Africa
Latest donation to Turing Trust charity.
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Humanitarian aid for Syria
£100,000 to help displaced families.
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International Development report
Support for partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
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Climate justice and international development in the Scottish Government: report
Our report submitted to the UK House of Commons in March 2019.
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Support for women in Rwanda
New funding for reusable sanitary products project.
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Girls in Malawi get digital lessons
Teacher training in Africa among new projects funded by Scottish Government.
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Malawi flooding crisis
£175k to support emergency flood relief
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Supporting women and girls in Pakistan
Funding for secondary to masters education.
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Support for Venezuelan Migrants in Colombia
Humanitarian Emergency Fund activated.
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Supporting gender equality
First Minister appointed UN Women Global Advocate.
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Helping disabled people into employment
Social Security Scotland will learn from Scotland-India partnership
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Funding allocated to Mali crisis
Humanitarian emergency fund activated.
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Expanding healthcare in Zambia
Support announced for Emergency Medical Service.
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Support for Indonesia
Humanitarian Emergency Fund activated.
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Investing in the Malawian economy
£418,000 allocated to businesses to drive development.
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Mapping and condition surveys of water points in Malawi
Tackling global water issues.
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Access to sanitary products
Support for women in Malawi.
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Solar panels for ‘Livingstone’s Hospital’
Community benefit from secure energy supply.
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Minister visit to Southern Africa
International development and strengthening relationships.
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New office in Canada
Scottish Government presence to be extended.
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Malawi Development Programme
£11m for projects to benefit communities.
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Humanitarian Emergency Fund
Support for aid projects in Syria, Yemen and South Sudan.
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2050 Climate Group Youth Summit
Malawi partnership announced.
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Small grants – big impact
Project to boost cultural tourism in rural Kenya.
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Funding for Democratic Republic of Congo
£293,000 for humanitarian programmes.
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Brexit threat to aid priorities
International development not about own ‘national interest’.
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Mental health help for Malawi
Scottish expertise delivers country’s first psychiatrists.
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Space technology saving lives
Clean water for Pakistan.
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International development support
Call for projects in Malawi.
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Helping Africa's poor
International development funding for aid agencies.
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Social enterprise in Africa
Scotland helping young entrepreneurs.
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Humanitarian Emergency Fund
Aid allocated following flood crisis.
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Brexit planning process 'unacceptable'
Minister raises concerns over lack of engagement by UK Government.
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Big impact of small grants
Fund improving lives in some of the world’s poorest communities.
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Global Citizenship: Scotland's International Development Strategy
This strategy sets out our intentions in respect of our international development.
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Medical help for Malawi
Improving the treatment of mental illness.
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