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    Is there a better response to our public support crisis?

    We need a change in the underlying strategy and messaging of aid if we are to meet the current crisis of public support.

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    Penny Mordaunt's vision for international development

    Our highlights and analysis of the secretary of state for international development's five priorities and vision for DFID.

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    Public support

    Building public support for development is key to expanding the insufficient political space. We have a programme of work to support our members to explore this important issue and enact change.

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Advocacy

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Here you'll find the latest news, insights and analysis on international development policy and campaigning, including aid, SDGs, Brexit, civil society's operating environment and public support.

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Mims Davies

Mims Davies appointed new minister for civil society

The MP for Eastleigh has been appointed minister for sport and civil society.
7 November 2018
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Conflict and hunger: Can we make famine a thing of the past?

60% of acute food insecurity cases are related to conflict. What can NGOs and governments do to end conflict-related famine?
15 October 2018
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Mordaunt’s vision for aid: more spending on private investment

Secretary of state for international development Penny Mordaunt outlined her vision for UK aid, including using aid for private sector investment into developing countries post-Brexit.
9 October 2018