Don’t cut aid to developing countries... it’s our calling card to the world

AS the recession brings further cuts in government spending, it may be good to remind ourselves this global crisis requires a global response.

In fact, communities in poor countries who did nothing to cause the crisis are now experiencing its impact strongest as they lack any of the buffers that enable rich countries to weather the storm.

In Ireland, 300 people a day are losing their jobs. In contrast, in developing countries 500 children a day are losing their lives as a direct result of the crisis.