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Africa Governance Initiative and the Government of Rwanda establish innovative new partnership
In December, Tony Blair joined President Kagame in Rwanda to praise the launch of a new and innovative programme, the Strategic Capacity Building Initiative (SCBI), which will drive Rwanda’s development and has the potential to transform the way capacity development is done in Africa....
Tony Blair pays tribute to Christopher Hitchens as a unique character and a privilege to know
"He was fearless in the pursuit of truth and any cause in which he believed. And there was no belief he held, that he did not advocate with passion, commitment and brilliance."...
Quartet Envoys and Tony Blair call on Israelis and Palestinians to hold direct talks
The Quartet stressed the important objective of a direct exchange between the Israelis and Palestinians "without delay or preconditions," in a statement issued following today's latest round of meetings....
Tony Blair at Faith Shorts: These young people have made extraordinary films - this is the true face of faith
“Faith Shorts provides the opportunity to build understanding and breakdown some of the prejudices which can surround religion. This new generation holds the potential to help turn the tide against religious tensions, building unity to counter those who see faith as a source for division and conflict. Tonight we have seen young people proud of their faith."...
Tony Blair and John Kerry Yale debate: "What is religion's proper place in a democratic government?"
"The time has come to put away the delusions: that faith is diminishing; that religion is not really what it's about; that a debate about politics can be seriously conducted in the 21st Century without debating religion."...
USAID and Africa Governance Initiative Statement on the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness
"We are optimists about Africa. Today, Africa offers opportunities one could scarcely imagine a generation ago. The continent is on the move. Economies are growing, creating jobs and improving livelihoods. Over the past decade, eight economies from Sub-Saharan Africa have more than doubled in size....
Quartet Representative welcomes Israeli release of funds to Palestinians, urges regular and predictable payments in future
"This is an important decision. I have discussed the importance of a smooth transfer of revenues with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers in the Israeli government on many occasions, as have others in the international community, and have urged him repeatedly to transfer these funds without delay."...
"Countries can end their dependence on aid," Tony Blair tells BBC's Today Programme
Tony Blair tells Today presenter Sarah Montague that "within a generation, no country need be dependent on aid."...
Tony Blair: Ending Global Aid in a Generation
"Fifty years ago, the scene in Busan, South Korea, would have been a familiar image of international aid: sacks of grain stacked precariously on a crumbling dockside. But when national and development leaders gather in Busan this week to discuss the future of aid, they will see a very different place: the fifth-busiest commercial port in the world, transporting advanced technologies around the globe."...
Quartet Rep Tony Blair urges the Israeli Government to release Palestinian tax revenue without delay
"The funds are vital for the functioning of the PA and Israel's withholding of these Palestinian funds threatens the salaries of some 180,000 employees, including Palestinian security officials who are working to provide security in the West Bank."...