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  • UK tackles malaria resistance in Burma

    Britain is leading the fight against malaria drug resistance through a project in Burma which is tackling issues around diagnosis, prescription of drugs and prevention.

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

  • DFID research: Antimalarial trees in East Africa threatened with extinction

    A new book from the ICRAF identifies species of antimalarial trees that have potential for further study and development as crops.

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

  • Battling malaria in India

    How a DFID supported health programme in rural India is helping to raise awareness of malaria prevention and treatment among vulnerable tribal communities

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  • DFID research: Quality of private and public services central to improving health outcomes

    New systematic review states an urgent need to improve quality of outpatient care in both the public and private sector in poorer countries.

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

  • DFID research: New report from IFPRI shows agricultural research and development in Africa hindered by significant challenges

    New report from IFPRI shows agricultural research and development in Africa hindered by significant challenges.

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

  • Libya Contact Group: Chair's statement

    Statement by Foreign Secretary William Hague following the Libya Contact Group meeting in Doha

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

  • Minister speaks to WI members on maternal health

    International Development Minister Stephen O’Brien MP yesterday attended the Women's Institute's Women Reaching Women Project Conference.

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

  • DFID Research: Addressing the issues underlying poor school attendance in Swaziland.

    Many school children report missing a month or more of schooling each year in Swaziland, according to the Addressing the Balance of Burden in HIV/AIDS (ABBA) RPC.

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  • 2010 floods in Pakistan - latest update

    Latest update on how DFID is helping those affected by the monsoon floods.

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

  • DFID research: Appointment of a Strategic Advisory Team for the ESRC/DFID Joint Scheme on International Development (Poverty Alleviation)

    The team will work with the Scheme funders to secure and enhance the impact of research funded under the Scheme on policy and practice.

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

  • Women Reaching Women Conference

    International Development Minister Stephen O'Brien's speech to the National Federation of Women's Institutes - Women Reaching Women Conference, Tuesday 12 April 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Libya and Middle East issues with Italian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in the Middle East and Libya during his meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini on 11 April.

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

  • Helping developing countries reduce carbon emissions

    Today the UK Government gave its backing to a global scheme which will help developing countries cut their carbon emissions.

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

  • DFID research: An update from infoDev

    An update from infoDev.

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

  • Minister visits Ivory Coast refugee camp

    A UK Government minister today saw for himself how the speed and scale of British aid is supporting the growing number of refugees from the Cote d’Ivoire who have fled the fear of violence in their homeland.

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

  • DFID research: Adapting to Climate Change

    The AfricaAdapt Climate Change Symposium was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 9-11th March 2011.

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

  • DFID research: Governance for development in Africa: building on what works

    Governance for development in Africa: building on what works.

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

  • UK Climate Change Unit Indonesia

    The UK Climate Change Unit (UKCCU) Indonesia was launched today.

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

  • UK on track to meet aid commitment

    The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD)Development Assistance Committee today published its annual report on donor countries aid to developing countries and multilateral organisations.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell meets Chair of African Union Commission

    International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, meets Chairperson of the African Union Commission, discusses Libya, Ivory Coast, Liberia situations

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