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Archbishop Tutu nominated George Bush in the poverty poll

People in Scotland have been urged to choose someone they think would be most successful in ending world poverty.

As part of Oxfam's "I'm in" campaign, people can nominate political figures, celebrities, business leaders or anyone they feel would make a difference.

Desmond Tutu has already joined the poll by nominating George Bush.

Oxfam Scotland said it expects thousands of people to nominate their ideal person by either by texting or going online.

It said the views of people in Scotland were of particular interest as a recent survey showed they were more inclined to support a charity.

Following last year's Make Poverty History campaign, the Asian tsunami and the Kashmir earthquake, one in three people living in Scotland said they were now more likely to act to end global poverty.

The events of 2005 made 33% of people in Scotland more inclined to support a charity as opposed to 24% throughout the UK.

It could be a global figure like Bill Gates or Nelson Mandela or Scots who have been at the forefront in the fight against poverty Judith Robertson Oxfam Scotland

New research conducted for Oxfam also revealed that more Scots gave their support to the Make Poverty History campaign by wearing a white wristband than in any other part of the UK.

A total of 21% of Scots wore the wristband compared to 12% UK-wide.

Speaking about his nomination for the poverty poll, Archbishop Tutu said: "It strikes me that one person who can overcome global poverty is George Bush.

"Stop the escalation of armaments and weapons and put the money into developing people.

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"It is the arms manufacturers who control the national budgets of almost every country. Re-deploy those billions and the world will be transformed."

Judith Robertson, head of Oxfam in Scotland, said: "Everyone has a view about who they think could change the world.

"The 'I'm In' people's poll gives Scots a chance to select who they think could do the most to end poverty and suffering."

Individuals with the most votes will be challenged by Oxfam to help get rid the world of poverty and injustice.