Document Title Document Summary

Is the UK really making poverty history?

A 'make poverty history' briefing document. There remains a huge gulf between what the public, campaigners and the worldsÂ’ poor are demanding on trade justice, dropping unpayable debt and providing more and better aid and what rich country governments are prepared to do. So how is the UK doing?

Make Poverty History campaigners' guide for 2 July
publication date 21 June 2005

A 12-page booklet covering everything from where to stay in Edinburgh to how to mobilise others.

Make Poverty History flyer for 2 July
publication date 21 June 2005

An A5 colour flyer advertising the 2 July event in Edinburgh

Make Poverty History local coalitions
publication date 21 June 2005

A list of Make Poverty History contacts and groups across the UK

Make Poverty History statement on corruption

Poverty itself drives corruption. If peoplesÂ’ salaries and incomes are too low to survive on they are more likely to engage in petty corruption and bribery. By tackling the root causes of poverty, such as debt, trade injustice and insufficient aid, corruption can also be tackled. This MPH document lists five steps that can be taken.

The 'make poverty history' manifesto
publication date 21 June 2005

A twelve-page document setting out the full Make Poverty History manifesto

TUC and trade union involvement in Make Poverty History
publication date 21 June 2005

An explanation of the TUC and trade union movement's role in the Make Poverty History campaign