Internal correspondence and papers of the Overseas Aid Director and his staff relating to the management of Oxfam's programme

Title

Internal correspondence and papers of the Overseas Aid Director and his staff relating to the management of Oxfam's programme

Shelfmark

MS. Oxfam PRG/2/3/8/5

Summary

Comprises:

'Operational Sub-Committee': papers relating to discussion of the concept of Oxfam directly employing programme staff in the countries in which it is working, including reports of a sub-committee set up by the Overseas Aid Committee to examine the issue, Apr-Sep 1968

'Manifesto Meeting 12 Feb 1969': papers relating to a report [by Dr. Cyril James, Secretary of Oxfam's Council] on Oxfam's political role, referred to as the 'James Report' or the 'Manifesto', Dec 1968-Jan 1969

'Development Trust': papers relating to a proposal to set up a development trust to fund 'concentration development' or the input of additional resources in certain areas where inter-related development projects would be encouraged, Nov 1969-May 1972

'Water Task Force and Related Matters': correspondence with the Oxfordshire and District Water Board and others regarding a proposal to set up a team to assess water purification needs and methods in emergency situations, Jan 1973-Nov 1974

Date

Apr 1968-Nov 1974

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (4 folders)