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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 10

I argue that we need to stop "buying development results" and start thinking about how aid can be used in transformational ways to support domestic reform actors achieve change in ways that are consistent with the politics of the context.

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 10

There has been lots of discussion on LinkedIn and everywhere about the future of aid. Some say it needs to "do more with less", others say we need to prioritise only global public goods. I have a different take on the issue, just published on the LSE blog and The Policy Practice.
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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 3

My #paddleforpalestine was in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians @medicalaidpal.bsky.social @melanieward.bsky.social . If you haven't already, please support them here www.justgiving.com/page/paddle-...

Help Neil McCulloch raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 3

Today I finished my #paddleforpalestine at Westminster and met my MP @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social to ask her to press the government to: stop selling military equipment to Israel; impose sanctions on Israel until they respect international humanitarian law; and recognise the state of Palestine.

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 2

Help Neil McCulloch raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Jun 2

Day 7 of my #paddleforpalestine. Please give what you can at

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · May 27

‘Energy security’ is being used to justify more fossil fuels – but this will only make us less secure

A global summit in London is set to decide on a new definition of energy security.

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The west’s shameful silence on Gaza

Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · May 7

This is a superb editorial from the @financialtimes.com. We are witnessing deliberate ethnic cleansing and doing nothing. Shame on this government
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The US and European allies should do more to restrain Benjamin Netanyahu

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · May 2

A great example of how ignoring politics affects your understanding of the economy… as applied to Yemen

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thepolicypractice.bsky.social @thepolicypractice.bsky.social · Apr 30

Read the latest from TPP Associate Richard Barltrop on how the international community can improve its understanding of Yemen’s economy. #Yemen #politicaleconomy #datagaps #aidchallenges

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New Working Paper on Understanding Yemen's Economy

This working paper, authored by TPP Associate Richard Barltrop, explores how the prevailing picture of Yemen’s economy is incomplete and misleading, in particular when it fails to take into account th...

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · May 2

With your incredible support, we have already smashed the original 1000 pounds target! Thanks so much to all who have supported @medicalaidpal.bsky.social . I've raised the target to 2000. If you haven't already, please consider contributing. And please share the link to all your friends.Thanks!

Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · May 1

Bowled over the generosity of you good folk towards my plan to paddle my kayak from Oxford to London for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Thank you!

If you haven't yet had a chance to sponsor me for a section of the Thames, please do!
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Help Neil McCulloch raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians

Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · May 1

Bowled over the generosity of you good folk towards my plan to paddle my kayak from Oxford to London for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Thank you!

If you haven't yet had a chance to sponsor me for a section of the Thames, please do!
www.justgiving.com/page/paddle-...

Help Neil McCulloch raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians

Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Apr 29

I'm fundraising for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving www.justgiving.com/page/paddle-... @thepolicypractice.bsky.social @medicalaidpal.bsky.social

Help Neil McCulloch raise money to support Medical Aid for Palestinians

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Apr 11

Paul Krugman | Substack

Notes on economics and more. Click to read Paul Krugman, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

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Nicola Spurr @nicolaspurr.bsky.social · Apr 10

This is urgent, necessary viewing for all of us. Things are moving so fast as the global power structures shift — we must be fully cognisant of what it means for us.
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social speaks with integrity & huge knowledge. I trust her.

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This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED

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The City of Oxford Choir @oxfordchoir.org · Mar 5

During 'Unearthed', our concert on Friday 28 March we'll be singing three songs by Clara Schuman setting music to the poetry of Emanuel Geibel. Clara Schumann was a trailblazer in the world of classical music. 🧵

A black and white lithograph of Clara Wieck (later Clara Schumann) created by Andreas Staub in 1839. Clara, a young woman with a serene expression, is depicted wearing a dark dress with a lace collar and a shawl. Her hair is styled in a braided updo with a ribbon.

Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/Andreas_Staub_-_Clara_Wieck_%28Lithographie_1839%29.jpg

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 5

I this letter to the FT I argue with @neilmcculloch.bsky.social and @garethwilliams.bsky.social that in response to unprecedented cuts, development aid ought to focus on locally-led change, not more $ for multilaterals

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 5

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Laure-Hélène Piron @lhpiron.bsky.social · Mar 5

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Mar 4

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Petition: Cancel Trump’s state visit

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Feb 28

A great letter from @ciffchild.bsky.social and others. @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social - now you have shown the courage to resign, please campaign for a new approach

ciffchild.bsky.social @ciffchild.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our letter to the Prime Minister expressing deep concern regarding his decision to cut ODA.

This will have a direct and devastating impact on the lives of millions. The aid budget is an important instrument for long-term stability and economic partnership. We hope the government will reconsider.

Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Feb 26

They show just how brutal these cuts are likely to be relative to previous cuts. We will soon be spending less real aid as a share of our GNI than Thatcher. Shame on Labour @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social

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Neil McCulloch @neilmcculloch.bsky.social · Feb 26

@cgdev.org have provided a really good analysis:
Breaking Down Prime Minister Starmer’s Aid Cut url:https://www.cgdev.org/blog/breaking-down-prime-minister-starmers-aid-cut?utm_source=weekly&utm_medium=cgd_email&utm_campaign=weekly_20250226