Speakers

  • Penny Mordaunt
    Penny Mordaunt
    Penny Mordaunt is the secretary of state for international development.
  • Hewete Haileselassie
    Hewete Haileselassie
    Hewete is a senior journalist with BBC Africa, based in Nairobi.

Monday afternoon plenary: state of the sector

Fleming Room
Monday, March 18, 2019 - 15:30 to 16:15

This will be a chance to hear from the secretary of state for international development, 18 months into her role.

Penny Mordaunt will be updating the sector on her future plans to work with civil society. She will reflect on her time in the role so far, highlighting how much of DFID's work has touched on inclusive development, Leave No One Behind and gender.