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FCDO Areas of Research Interest

FCDO’s Areas of Research Interest (ARI) states the department’s main evidence needs and research questions to support international development and diplomacy objectives.

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
11 May 2026

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FCDO Areas of Research Interest (ARI)

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The Areas of Research Interest’s purpose is to promote collaboration and engagement across government and the wider research community in the UK and globally. The document provides guidance about the topics where FCDO believes further research is most likely to inform and support policy-making on international priorities.

Further objectives include:

  • sustaining a dialogue with external expertise on FCDO research interests
  • welcoming the submission of evidence to help build the knowledge base and stimulate future collaboration
  • communicating FCDO research interests to other government departments to allow cross-cutting themes to be identified
  • building new and strengthening existing partnerships in the UK and globally

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Published 11 May 2026

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