Tag Archives: DFID

Bye Joyce, welcome Michael

Posted on November 4, 2016 by

A little belated welcome, but hello Lord Bates as Minister of State at DFID, speaking to the House of Lords. He replaces he Rt Hon Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBE, who will continue in her role as a Minister … Continue reading →

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Hello Rory Stewart, James Wharton and Baroness Anelay

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

DFID’s new junior ministers include Rory Stewart, James Wharton and Baroness Anelay (the last a Minister joint with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Minister for the United Nations and the Commonwealth). First Rory Stewart. He is well known for … Continue reading →

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Hello Priti Patel and immediate thoughts

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

Hello Priti Patel what have you focused on previously regarding international development. Oh Not much. Wait you once said : A long-term strategic assessment is required, including the consideration to replace DfID with a Department for International Trade and Development … Continue reading →

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What’s ODA? It’s definition has been changed…

Posted on February 21, 2016 by

I was about to write Part 3 of the 2015 SDSR when this news release appeared. In summary, the UK along with others Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Development Assistance (OECD-DAC) have altered the definition of Official Assistance (ODA). … Continue reading →

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Imran Hssain hello

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

what does your record show in relation to international development or international affairs? Let me see: Some questions to the FCO nd MOD on Burma. Ok. Welcome. Will you be as good as Mike Kane and Abbott?

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The NSS 2015 & SDSR 2015: The “Development” parts Part 1

Posted on December 14, 2015 by

Author’s note: Devex won’t accept this so here it goes… So the much awaited National Security Review and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 is out. As the title(s) imply, it’s not just a military-centred document, but one that covers … Continue reading →

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My Guest Article on Europe Asia Security Forum

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

Take a look, read and comment please My Guest Article .

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