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Latest news: We’ve published an update from the government on its early implementation of the recommendations from our review of UK aid to Sudan, along with our assessment of its initial progress.
Find out more: icai.independent.gov.uk/icai…
ALT Sudan flag flying against blue sky. Text on image reads: UK aid to Sudan, Initial follow-up assessment
International Development Committee retweeted
“The UK cannot stand by as Sudan falls apart,” writes @SarahChampionMP in our latest op-ed
The country’s social fabric is being violently torn apart before our eyes, yet the global response has been one of neglect and indifference
Free to read🔓
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International Development Committee retweeted
Israel risks breaking international law by banning UNRWA
✍️ @SarahChampionMP
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“The world cannot—and must not—abandon the people of Sudan in their darkest hour,” said Chair @SenatorCardin and @CommonsIDC Chair @SarahChampionMP in a joint statement, adding that the situation demands “an urgent and unified global response.”
Read⬇️ foreign.senate.gov/press/dem…
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@SarahChampionMP, Chair of the International Development Committee has responded to today's release of the UK's latest international development statistics. Read her full response here: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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Risk of UK aid fraud rose after budget cut, Covid and FCDO merger watchdog @icai_uk says @CommonsIDC independent.co.uk/news/uk/fc…
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Last week Farm Africa's Dr Diana Onyango gave evidence to @CommonsIDC on the UK Government’s work on achieving #SDG2 #ZeroHunger, a critical global objective that requires urgent action.
Read Dr Diana's thoughts from the session in our latest blog post ⬇️
farmafrica.org/latest/postca…
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Following the resignation of Scott Benton, @CommonsSpeaker has issued a writ for a by-election to take place in the constituency of Blackpool South, on a date yet to be announced.
ALT Procedural explanation What is a writ? Writs are legal documents which authorise the holding of a general election or a by-election. When parliament is dissolved prior to an election, writs are issued declaring that an election be held in each constituency.
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UK merger of aid and diplomacy departments led to smaller plans and staff shortages @CommonsIDC thenationalnews.com/world/uk…
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350 aid trucks into northern #Gaza over the past month when Aid agencies say the territory as a whole needs 500 a day @CommonsIDC bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-…
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📢New inquiry! We're seeking evidence on #civilsociety, which is fragile in many parts of the world. How does the @FCDOGovUK support civil society in places that receive UK #development & #aid? How should the #fcdo support it? bit.ly/3Tm39uN @SarahChampionMP @FCDOGovUK
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International Development Committee retweeted
Good news! Thank you to all involved. We need to scale up massively & a ceasefire! @CommonsIDC
.@UKMed’s field hospital, which is funded by UK Aid, has now arrived in Gaza.
The hospital will treat over 100 patients a day and will be operational this week, making a real difference on the ground.
International Development Committee retweeted
Climate change is having direct impact on food production in low income countries. @CommonsIDC inquiry seeks to investigate the problem & solutions. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-su…
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Please to hear this, but #Gaza needs a ceasefire & all the borders open to aid: Largest UK aid package to feed 275,000 people in Gaza amid warnings of 'imminent famine'. @WFP @CommonsIDC news.sky.com/story/largest-u…
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"We need to look beyond agricultural production and look at agri-food systems as a whole. We need to consider access to finance, markets and information.
We need to look at the inclusion of women & youth."
@diananyagem gives evidence to @CommonsIDC
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=fBLemrda…
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The call for evidence has gone live for the @CommonsIDC inquiry into FCDO and civil societies. The deadline date for submissions is Monday 29 April 2024.
The International Development Committee launches inquiry into FCDO and civil societies. committees.parliament.uk/wor….
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Such good news! Now we need the private sector, who hold most of the low-income debt, do the same. Somalia has 99% of $2bn debt cancelled in major boost to fragile recovery @CommonsIDC theguardian.com/global-devel…
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With climate adaptation, hunger & conflict costs surging round the world all poss resources must stay with lowest-income economies
@commonsidc called on @FCDOGovUK to use every means to secure #debtrelief: let’s keep the money where it counts
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