Policy update
Oxfam's analysis of policy developments on all the big issues.
European trade agreements fail to live up to their promises
15 February 2008
December 2007 was the deadline for the negotiation of new trade agreements between Europe and 76 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. Oxfam has been campaigning on these agreements since...
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Gaza situation worsens as Israel cuts supplies
6 February 2008
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate rapidly. Oxfam is concerned that Gaza's water and sewage systems may completely collapse as a result of Israel's ongoing blockade. Sewage is...
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EC climate change and energy proposals weak on addressing concerns of the most vulnerable people
31 January 2008
On 23 January, the European Commission adopted a new package of proposals for EU legislation on climate change and energy. The significant elements of the package are a proposed directive...
