Partnership for Development

Consultation from High Leigh March 2009

The 2009 Ecumenical World Development Consultation -- “Partnership for Development” – was held from 18 to 20 March at The High Leigh Conference Centre in Hoddesdon, Herts. Approximately 60 Christians with an interest in or responsibility for development work within their denominational area attended.

The theme was taken from the eighth Millennium Development Goal, which speaks of “global partnership for development.” In keynote addresses and workshops, participants considered theological models for and examples of churches working with others – including churches, campaigning groups, NGOs, Government and business – locally and internationally. The conference worship also included reflections on the nature of Christian partnerships for development.

First keynote address: The theology of partnership.

Cathy Ross, Director Crowther Centre for Mission Education at CMS
PowerPoint presentation: Theology of partnership

Text: Cathy Ross PARTNERSHIPmar09 Notes from talk

Second keynote address: International Partnerships. Rt Hon John Battle MP, International Development Select Committee
Summary of address: John Battle MP

Third keynote address: Taking Action in partnership. Dr David Golding CBE, Development Coordinator, Make Poverty History North East.

PowerPoint presentation: Taking Action in Partnership David Golding

Text with images: David Golding EWDC Address Mar 2009

Text only: David Golding EWDC Address no images Mar 2009

The Power of Partnerships: Panel Contributions

1. Jenny Humphreys, World Mission Advisor, Diocese of Bath & Wells

PowerPoint slides: Bath and Wells_ Zambia Link

Notes: The Power of Partnerships slides

2. Geoff Bockett, International Director, Traidcraft

PowerPoint presentation: Traidcraft Geoff Bockett

3. Philippe Ouedraogo, Senior Pastor, Bouliniougou Assemblies of God, Burkina Faso

PowerPoint presentation: Partnerships in Development Philippe Ouedraogo