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  • DFID research: Ecosystems Services for Poverty Alleviation announces new opportunities for 2013

    On December 7th, 2012, the ESPA Programme announced a new call for projects in 2013.

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

  • Apache crews receive Afghanistan and Libya campaign medals

    Soldiers who fly and maintain the Apache attack helicopter have celebrated their achievements on operations in both Libya and Afghanistan.

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

  • FCO Minister shows continued UK support to Libyan people on trip to region

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt is on a two-day visit to Libya to strengthen UK relations with the new Libyan government.

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

  • Disasters: Apply now to join the Rapid Response Facility

    Through successfully passing the application process, organisations will become pre-qualified. This means they are pre-approved for UK funds - ready to be invited to make proposals to meet humanitarian needs in the event of …

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

  • Gaza: Medical aid and shelter for those caught in conflict

    New British support will provide medical aid, temporary shelter and help with rebuilding homes damaged by the recent violence in Gaza.

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

  • Technology: Mobile phones to increase take up of vaccines

    UK aid will match Vodafone's contribution to the GAVI Alliance with a $1.5 million cash contribution to increase childhood vaccination levels in Africa.

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

  • Business: UK impact investments to boost development

    Britain will help to foster a revolution in private investment into projects to improve the health, education and future chances of more than five million people across Africa and Asia.

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

  • Transparency: UK calls on donors to make aid more transparent

    Development Secretary Justine Greening called on the international community to do more to make their aid delivery more transparent.

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

  • Schools: UK pupil wins DFID Christmas card competition

    Winning artwork will be used to send Christmas greetings around the world on behalf of DFID.

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

  • DFID research: Drylands agriculture: Making itself heard in the climate change debate

    Drylands agriculture: Making itself heard in the climate change debate.

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

  • DFID research: Growth and livelihoods in conflict: findings from SLRC’s review of the evidence

    SLRC explores evidence on growth, economic activity and livelihoods in conflict-affected situations.

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

  • Kosovo: Office closes after successful programme

    The Department for International Development (DFID) has closed its Kosovo office marking the end of its bilateral aid programme in Europe.

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

  • Europe: Call for evidence on EU development cooperation

    The Government is carrying out a review of the balance of competences between the EU and the UK - an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK.

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

  • Justine Greening: Balance of Competences Review

    Written Ministerial Statement by the Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening on the Balance of Competences Review: Call for Evidence on the Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Report.

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

  • Justine Greening: Launching Aid Transparency Challenge

    Speech by the Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, MP, at an event hosted by Publish What You Fund, BOND and UK Aid Network.

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

  • Mark Lowcock: Prospects for Africa and the role of development assistance

    Speech by DFID's top civil servant at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) conference in Kampala, Uganda.

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

  • Conference on freedom of religion or belief

    The Foreign Office, the Canadian High Commission and Wilton Park are holding a conference on combating intolerance and promoting freedom of religion or belief for all.

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

  • Afghanistan: New UK support for award winning tax project

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening and the Afghan Finance Minister Omar Zakhilwal announced a new phase of UK support

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has talked about the UK's initiative to help tackle sexual violence in conflict in an interview with Cathy Newman on Channel 4 News on 1 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extremely concerned at proposed new housing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented that these plans undermine Israel's international reputation and has strongly advised the Israeli Government to reverse its decision.

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