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The Scottish government leads a debate on Scotland’s International Development Strategy
Tory MSP Liz Smith leads a debate on the STEP physical literacy programme
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says he struggles a bit with the UN in the modern world but asks "what is the alternative?"
Mr Scott says "we live sheltered lives" compared to others.
He says if we can do more on the health front in other countries then we should do so.
The Lib Dem MSP says the Shetland With Love project is an important one and an example of how we can help poorer countries.
Tory MSP Allison Harris
Tory MSP Allison Harris says the UK government has been setting an example to the rest of the world in international development.
Ms Harris says aid must be focused and accountable and always go hand-in-hand with human rights and freedoms.
The Tory MSP says international development aid makes a real difference to achieving global goals.
She says poverty can recruit sergeants and provide a safe haven to those who are enemies of our way of life.
Image source, bbcPhilosopher and economist Adam Smith
International Development Minister Alasdair Allan uses his ministerial forward in the Global Citizenship: Scotland's International Development Strategy, external to quote philosopher and economist Adam Smith:
Quote Message“No society can be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable.”
Adam Smith, Philospher
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SNP MSP Kate Forbes says she used to walk past a wooden shack with tarpaulin housing a family under the blazing sun on her way to school each morning.
Ms Forbes says she wants to highlight this one family from her personal experience in India, where she moved to with her family at the age of 10.
She says this family highlighted injustice to her as she walked to school in her smart uniform with a packed lunch.
Ms Forbes welcomes the Scottish International Development Strategy and says the means to achieve the goals must be collaborative, which lies at its heart.
Labour MSP Claudia Beamish says the UN global goals for sustainable development are strong targets for all to reach.
Ms Beamish says the government motion recognises the holistic approach required.
The Labour MSP says a targeted approach is important as is laid out in her party's amendment.
She says the empowerment of women is highly important and asks the government to confirm how they will help with this in the four sister countries.
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A class of Ugandan schoolgirls lines up under a tree. They are waiting to receive the HPV vaccine, which will protect them from cervical cancer.
The project is run by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance which in turn has received a significant amount of funding from British taxpayers..
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With a budget of more than £12bn, the Department for International Development is an arm of government with spending power that is likely to keep growing.
The UK has passed a bill that enshrines in law its commitment to spend 0.7% of the country's gross national income on aid every year.
But that commitment, while welcomed by some as a mark of British generosity, is dismissed by others as a licence to spend money on projects of dubious value.
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson gives great regard to former First Minister Jack McConnell for his work on the Malawi-Scotland partnerships.
Mr Stevenson quotes Mr McConnell, saying: "If we are not part of the solution in Africa we are part of the problem."
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The SNP MSP says: "It is much more important than ever that we address building bridges with those we can work with."
He calls for the collaboration of all nations to tackle global issues and praises the work of former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
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Conservative MSP Ross Thomson welcomes the £10m commitment to continue to take action to help people in Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia and Pakistan.
However he expresses concern the strategy does not highlight barriers other than the the economic.
Mr Thomson raises the issue of LGBT people in Pakistan who live in fear of the death penalty.
He says Malawi and Zambia criminalise same sex relationsihps
The Tory MSP urges the Scottish government to consult with local human rights agencies and promote freedom, personal liberty and pursue real change.
SNP MSP Joan McAlpine says she welcomes the government's international development funding.
Ms McAlpine says international aid has lately been under attack by right-wing media.
"International aid works," she says.
Mr Macdonald also highlighted the work of the International Development Cross Party Group, external, which he convenes:
Here's the organisations who sit on it and again its quite a few:
Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald
Mr Macdonald says NGOs would like to have certainty about longer term support from the Scottish government.
The Labour MSP says when the government commits to going beyond aid, it is important to know how the government intend on doing that.
Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald says the government's latest strategy, focusing on a small number of countries, makes sense.
Mr Macdonald says it is important to support minority and marginalised groups.
He welcomes the minister's commitment on human rights.
Mr Macdonald calls for more detail from the government's strategy.
Lewis Macdonald says Scottish Labour has been proud of the consensus and work in international development.
The Labour MSP says for every £1 in government assistance for partner countries there is a further £8 in support from civil society.
Here is the Labour amendment.
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The current Secretary of State for International Development, Priti Patel, once advocated scrapping the department she now leads.
And since taking up the role, she has stressed that it is in Britain's "national interest" to invest across the world, to alleviate poverty and suffering.
Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in September, Ms Patel said: "Our aid programme forms a crucial part of Britain's soft power around the world.
"When people in refugee camps or remote communities see the Union Jack displayed proudly on our emergency supplies, they know they have a friend and an ally in Britain."
Mr Stewart says human rights and equalities are poor in some of the partner countries.
The Tory MSP says his party's amendment asks the Scottish government to do more to promote human rights in the partner countries.
He says the partnerships are invaluable.
Mr Stewart says there is much consensus on this issue and he is proud of Scotland's work in international development.
Mr Stewart says he is really chuffed beyond belief that he got the chance to be co-convener of the Malawi Cross Party Group, external.
He praises the wide range of organisations who participate in the group and he is right there is a lot:
Scotland Malawi Partnership - secretary