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  • Call for applications for 2014/2015 Chevening Scholarship

    Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Ghana is open from 1 September 2013 and will be closed on 8 November 2013

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Two million people have now fled Syria

    The number of refugees forced to flee fighting in Syria has reached 2 million people – half of whom are children, United Nations reveals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: 3ie to award 16 Agricultural Innovation Grants in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Sixteen new grants will be made by 3ie under the new Agricultural Innovation Thematic Window that closed on the 16th of August 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Iron brew! Life-saving tea could help mums and babies worldwide

    UK backs new ‘super tea’ to save lives of iron-deficient mothers and to help keep their newborns healthy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chairman of CDC’s Board

    Graham Wrigley has been appointed as the new Chairman of CDC’s Board following a competitive process.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Getting more women to the ballot box in Afghanistan

    Encouraging female democratic participation and leadership in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary discusses motion for Parliamentary debate on Syria

    Foreign Secretary calls for Britain to send clear message that the use of chemical weapons cannot be tolerated.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner assesses drought in Namibia

    The Namibian President declared a national emergency in response to the worsening drought situation. The UK assesses the situation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping initiatives in Macedonia for preparing young leaders

    British Embassy Skopje supports youth initiatives in Macedonia which gather international participants in preparing future leadership.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British funding aids Syrians and Lebanese in Tyre

    British Ambassador visits Syrian refugees and Lebanese hosts in Tyre, South Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Syria: PM call with Chancellor Merkel

    The PM has discussed the situation in Syria with Chancellor Merkel and agreed that UN investigators should visit the site of the attack.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New UK support for 700,000 people affected by 2012 floods

    The UK is providing seeds, shelter and training to help people in Pakistan recover from last year’s widespread floods.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A million children forced to flee fighting in Syria

    The number of children forced to flee Syria has now reached 1 million, the United Nations has said.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Scottish cops to help Malawi prepare for 2014 elections

    Police officers travel to Malawi to share their expertise on riot training and public disorder.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID invests to save millions from deadly diseases

    Millions of lives could be saved by new health treatments to combat some of the world’s most debilitating and deadly diseases, following support from the UK government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bidding round for projects relating to Preventing Sexual Violence

    Violence against women and girls is a priority for the HRDP

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: HIV-related evaluations- synthesizing the evidence

    A new report looks at how to collate evidence effectively from a wide range of HIV/AIDS studies

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Corrupt businessman jailed thanks to UK aid supported crime unit

    City of London Police’s Overseas Anti-Corruption Unit successfully prosecutes case.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

    On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: call for proposals for systematic reviews for international development

    Providing a more robust evidence base for policy makers and practitioners.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government