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Wales for Africa "the best value Programme in this Assembly's History"
13 Mar 2009On Tuesday 10 March, the first ever Senedd debate on the Welsh Assembly Government's Wales for Africa Programme drew plaudits for the work of civil society community links throughout Wales.
Described by First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM as "the best value programme in this Assembly's 10 year history," the programme drew unstinting cross-party support, with 11 Assembly Members contributing to the debate with issues ranging from climate change to maternal mortality - but with a common thread of pursuing quality, mutually beneficial approaches to sustainable development internationally.
"I am just as proud of the fact that we are the world’s first Fairtrade Nation, as I am that we are the world seven-a-side rugby champions. This is about the Wales of the future: a confident Wales of good global citizens. Above all, I thank all the volunteers and professionals—the doers—who have really got involved." First Minister for Wales, the Right Hon. Rhodri Morgan AM
As an aside to the debate, the Welsh Assembly Government have also pledged ongoing core funding for the Gold Star Communities Project, grant scheme, and the Wales - Africa Linking Network, for the next three years from 2009-2012.
To view the full record of proceedings click here, or to download an MS Word transcript of the debate click here.
Assembly Members who spoke included:
- Rhodri Morgan AM (Labour Leader), Cardiff West
- William Graham AM (Con), South Wales East
- Mike German AM (Lib Dem), South Wales East
- Christine Chapman AM (Lab), Cynon Valley
- Nick Ramsay AM (Con), Monmouth
- Janet Ryder AM (Plaid Cymru), North Wales
- Mick Bates AM (Lib Dem), Mongomeryshire
- Jeff Cuthbert AM (Lab), Caerphilly
- Kirsty Williams AM (Lib Dem Leader), Brecon and Radnorshire
- Mohammad Ashgar AM (Plaid Cymru), South Wales East
- Gareth Williams AM (Plaid Cymru), Aberconwy
Original Event Notice and Information Resources:
Welsh Assembly Government to debate future of Wales for Africa:
Tuesday 10 March 2009
A formal Welsh Assembly Government plenary debate on the future of the Wales for Africa programme, from which the Gold Star project and other international initiatives are supported, has been tabled for discussion in the Senedd on Tuesday 10 March (Click here to view the relevent Assembly Forward Business Statement). This is an excellent opportunity for community linking groups across Wales to be heard on the floor of the government, and to engage with Assembly Members about the value of twining communities between Wales and Africa.
Gold Star have produced a briefing note - click here to download English or click here to download Welsh - which has been sent to AMs offices, and for linking groups to also use in briefing your local Assembly Members.
Groups wishing to brief their AM on your work and activities by email / phone, attend the debate in the Senedd, and / or to meet with their AM immediately beforehand, can contact your constituency and / or Regional Assembly Member (see below). AMs offices will be able to book tickets for attendees to view the debate from the Senedd public viewing gallery.
Follow this link to contact constituency and regional Assembly Members (includes Assembly, constituency office contacts and biography / background info).
If you would like any advice / guidance on meeting your AM, you can give Gold Star a call at WCVA on 02920431700 or email cowen@wcva.org.uk .
