One half of the world doesn't know how the other lives

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Oxfam, a British charitable organization designed to promote economic development in underdeveloped nations, is active in 74 countries throughout the world. In extending aid to nations such as Ethiopia with hunger crises, Oxfam provides grain shipments to meet immediate food needs and develops water and agricultural programs to offset future crop shortages. Oxfam specializes in water programs, designed to help poorer nations locate water resources and channel these resources to best use. Funding of Oxfam and the expenses related to its charitable programs are detailed in a financial statement. In fiscal 1984-1985, Oxfam was responsible for Ethiopia's receipt of 321 tons of biscuits, 102 food kits, 700 rolls of plastic sheeting, 16,000 tons of wheat, 600 tons of milk powder, 440 tons of butter oil, 300 tons of sugar, 200 tons of vegetable oil, 75,000 identity bracelets and ten LandRovers.

Case studies, International aspects, Developing countries, Economic development, Economic assistance, Foreign economic assistance, Ethiopia, Charities, Charitable trusts, Oxfam

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The importance of design

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John Butcher of the Department of Trade and Industry is interviewed regarding the government views on the place of design in improving the economy. Product design is considered important because the British consumer is looking for quality and will buy imports if they do not find it in domestic manufactures. British industry has previously been unaware of the importance of design to its finances. However, Under-Secretary Butcher believes that this is changing.

Officials and employees, Product quality, Interview, United Kingdom. Department of Trade and Industry, Industrial design, Design, Butcher, John

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Wearing three hats for BT

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Colin Williams joined British Telecom (BT) in 1983 as Commercial Director of the National Networks Division. He has three roles in the company: Director of Quality and Management Systems, Chairman of Dialcom Inc, and Chief Executive of BT's messaging division, which includes domestic electronic services. Williams discusses his career prior to coming to BT, and the business uses of electronic mail systems.

Management, Usage, Finance, British Telecommunications PLC, Electronic mail systems, Email, Corporations, Telecommunications, Corporate finance, Telecommunication, Williams, Colin

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