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The question campaigners hate to answer, but need to

Kirsty McNeill on the tough question campaigners need to ask themselves in order to make change.

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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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Downing street

General election – what happened and what it means for development

18 December 2019
We look at the winners and losers from the general election following the Conservative party victory, and what this wholesale change could mean for international development.
The UN

What came out of the COP25 climate talks – and what it means for those most affected by climate change

18 December 2019
An analysis of the talking points and decisions from UN COP25 climate conference from the Development and Environment Group
Polling station

What the Conservatives manifesto says about international development

26 November 2019
We round up the Conservative Party's plans and pledges on aid, climate change, human rights, conflict policy and other areas of international development.