Richard Watts
Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor: Development Financing, Health Policy and Equity Group, Global Health Team
24 Jun 2021
GlobalWhy IDA20 needs at least $109bn to deliver for the world’s poorest children
A proposal for the World Bank's 20th IDA replenishment to have at least $109bn of resources to deliver for the world’s poorest children.
04 Jun 2021
GlobalThe impact of UK Aid cuts
The damage the cuts to UK aid in 2020 and 2021 has had on the world’s poorest children cannot be understated.
26 Apr 2021
United KingdomPoorest children in the world need more than soundbites from G20
The world’s poorest children are being impacted the most by COVID-19, and G20 governments need to improve initiatives to support them.
14 Dec 2020
GlobalWhy agreement on a US$25bn supplemental budget for the World Bank IDA is critical to unlock a financial lifeline for children
A $25bn supplement would likely have a significant impact on funding in sectors critical to the fight against COVID-19, supporting livelihoods and basic services.
27 Nov 2020
GlobalGlobal Britain?
Why a £4bn cut to UK aid leaves little room to advance investments in children.