Your chance to shape the debate

DFID is working on a new White Paper that will be published in July 2009. As DFID develops a new narrative to explain how their approach is changing, DFID wants to hear your views.

Please join DFID at one of their regional consultation events to share your ideas. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and debate a focus topic.

At these events you will hear from:
- a DFID Minister
- a speaker from one of the many organisations that work hard to help eliminate global poverty
- volunteers who have worked on international development projects, and who have stories to tell about their experiences.

There are 12 events being held around the UK between 18th March and 18th May.

Register now (http://email.cogdesign.com/t/r/l/jkntu/yuudjlld/j)! Or, become part of the conversation by having your say online (http://email.cogdesign.com/t/r/l/jkntu/yuudjlld/t) - even if you don't live in the UK.

On 2 April 2009, world leaders from the G20 countries – representing 85% of the world’s output – will meet in London. They will meet against the backdrop of the worst international banking crisis in generations.

Speaking at a UK-led conference ahead of the Summit, British Secretary of State Douglas Alexander said:

“The global community faces enormous challenges. The economic crisis, food security, climate change, energy insecurity, conflict, rising population - these are challenges of unprecedented magnitude which affect us all, and in particular the world's poorest and most vulnerable. The nature of this interdependence means that it has never been so important to invest in our common future.”