Parliamentary engagement
With so much of the work we do being dictated by the government, engaging with and influencing members of parliament is a crucial part of our mission.
What we work on
We work with MPs, the civil service and other political actors to help influence UK politics for the good of our members and the communities we work with.
We work with all the main parties and build the relationships we need to ensure we have an influence, whichever party is in power.
We brief MPs before debates in parliament, submit evidence to select committee inquiries and co-ordinate letters to the government.
The impact of our work
UK government policies have a real impact on the UK’s international development work, and on how the UK uses its role on the international stage to advance the causes of global justice and solidarity. The government, in turn, is influenced by parliamentarians, and this means it is important that MPs and House of Lords peers across the political spectrum engage with our members' work and understand its importance.
As the organisations that work with partners and communities in low- and middle-income countries, our members have sound insight into how support can be better delivered, and how the UK can best work in partnership with other countries and global institutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Our members also produce policy and research on key issues which affect the communities they work with, such as global tax and trade, development financing and the reform of global institutions, which provides useful understanding for MPs and peers.
As a convening organisation, we provide forums for our members to influence parliament, government and opposition parties in a variety of ways, from engaging with FCDO policy processes to joining meetings with MPs, ministers and shadow ministers to help shape policy debates.
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Find out more about membershipBlogs and resources
We have a wealth of blogs and resources on parliamentary engagement and politics and regularly host events and webinars on the subject.
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