Episode One: People and Past. How have Scotland and Malawi become so entwined in history?
"We begin this series with a look at the significant historical moments in the relationship between Scotland and Malawi. Hosts Chimzy and Hazel introduce the series and bring everyone up to speed with how Scotland and Malawi have become entwined through people to people connections over several generations.
In this episode we're speaking with the Lost History Foundation in Malawi, Scotland's former First Minister Jack McConnell, Malawian Comedian and Britain's Got Talent Finalist Daliso Chaponda, Mariot Dallas from the Mamie Martin Fund and Malawian performer Sharmilla Elias. We talk about chieftaincies, David Livingstone, the Chilembwe uprising, signing of the Scotland-Malawi co-operation agreement in 2005 and the Commonwealth Games."
Meeting with FCDO’s Malawi Development Director -
Fiona Ritchie
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Thanks to all the many SMP and MaSP members that joined our meeting last week with FCDO's Malawi Development Director, Fiona Ritchie.
We used the meeting to: listen to FCDO Malawi’s priorities; give overarching briefings on the SMP and MaSP; give 10 SMP and MaSP members the chance to give ‘micro case studies’ about their work; and have an open discussion around key topics relevant for members including, COP26, the cut to 0.7% ODA and future collaboration.
Watch specific sections:
03:09 Address by Fiona Ritchie - Fiona Ritchie, FCDO Development Director 12:53 Summary briefing from the Scotland Malawi Partnership - David Hope-Jones, SMP, Chief Executive 19:39 Summary briefing from the Malawi Scotland Partnership - Stella Masangano, MaSP Chief Executive
Structured Discussions - Fiona Ritchie, FCDO Development Director, with input from members
1:08:22 How best to support and amplify Malawi at COP26 1:15:11 Implications of cut to 0.7% and DFID-FCO merger 1:21:10 How to support closer working between FCDO and SMP
NEW #COP26Voices Video
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We are very happy to share with you the sixth in our #COP26Voices series.
Please allow us to introduce you to Mike Elm, 2050 Climate Group Board Member, discussing the essential need for healthy, sustainable and fair transport.
The #COP26Voices series will welcome 26 young climate leaders who will share their thoughts on the #climatecrisis and calls to world leaders in the run up to #COP26.
As a member led organisation, receiving detailed member feedback is absolutely crucial to us. Thank you so very much to the many members who took the time to complete our survey this year.
Missed the results? Click an image below or here to view on our website.
