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Submission declined on 17 March 2026 by ThatTrainGuy1945 (talk). This draft's references do not show that the person meets Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion for people. The draft requires multiple published secondary sources that:
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Comment: References include two pieces by Drummond, two articles that mention Drummond once only, and two listings giving passing mentions. For Wikipedia inclusion, we need significant coverage about Drummond (in-depth, not passing mentions, routine reporting or interview content) in reliable independent secondary sources. Paul W (talk) 15:06, 1 May 2026 (UTC)
Comment: This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice.Wikipedia articles must be written neutrally in a formal, impersonal, and dispassionate way. They should not read like a blog post, advertisement, or fan page. Rewrite the draft to remove:promotional language: see Words to watch;personal commentary: opinions or direct addresses to the reader;informal language.Instead, only summarize in your own words a range of independent, reliable, published sources that discuss the subject.If you have a conflict of interest (e.g. you are the subject, an employee, or a relative) or are being paid to edit, you must disclose this to comply with Wikipedia's Terms of Use.Also, I'm noting that you waited a month to do absolutely nothing before resubmitting this draft. I'm not going to approve it, and I doubt anyone else is either. 🚂ThatTrainGuy1945 Peep peep! 00:50, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
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Jamie Drummond is a British development campaigner. He is a co-founder of the ONE Campaign, an advocacy organisation focused on poverty reduction and development financing.
Career
[edit]Drummond co-founded the ONE Campaign in 2004, an organisation that advocates for increased investment in development and greater accountability in the use of public funds for poverty reduction.[1]
He is also the founder of Sharing Strategies, a platform focused on collaboration and advocacy on global development and financing issues.[citation needed]
Drummond has been involved in international policy discussions on development finance, global health, and economic cooperation. His work has been referenced in international media coverage, including the Financial Times[2] and the BBC,[3] in the context of debates on aid, development policy, and economic priorities.
He has also written on international development, aid, and economic policy, including opinion articles and commentary published in outlets such as The Guardian[4] and Devex,[5] where he has addressed issues related to foreign aid, development financing, and global economic reform.
Public engagement
[edit]Drummond has participated in international forums and public discussions on development policy. He has spoken at events including TEDGlobal, where he discussed public participation in shaping global development priorities.[6]
Advocacy and policy work
[edit]Drummond's work has focused on issues including development financing, accountability in aid spending, and international cooperation. He has contributed to public and policy discussions on global economic systems and the role of advocacy in influencing development outcomes.[2][5]
Honours and recognition
[edit]Drummond was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to international development.[7] He has also been included in the Evening Standard's list of London's most influential people.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2024-10-03). "20 Years Strong! ONE Campaign Celebrates African Agency & Global Leadership". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- 1 2 Ryder, Hannah (11 October 2024). "Letter: Let's make the Bretton Woods institutions fit for purpose". Financial Times.
- ↑ "Drug firms cut vaccine prices to the developing world". BBC News. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ Drummond, Jamie (13 April 2007). "The aid picture for Africa is not so bleak". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- 1 2 Gawel, Anna (14 November 2025). "Are we using the wrong language to describe foreign aid?". Devex. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ Drummond, Jamie (2012-07-17). Let's crowdsource the world's goals. Retrieved 2026-04-15 – via www.ted.com.
- ↑ "Birthday Honours lists 2016". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ "Society". The Standard. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2026-04-15.

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