Internal correspondence and papers of the Overseas Aid Director and his staff relating to the management of Oxfam's programme, Apr 1968-Nov 1974

File

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

Held in our offsite storage facility

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

Dates

1 box (4 folders)

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

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