Research Briefing
UK aid and China
No UK aid to the Chinese Government has been provided since 2011. UK aid engagement with China continues, however, including through research partnerships.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and climate change
The briefing describes the potential affects of climate change on development goals, UK aid spending on the climate and key UK projects and their effectiveness.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and the Overseas Territories
The UK has fourteen Overseas Territories. Which are eligible for UK aid, and what assistance does the UK provide?
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Research Briefing
The Integrated Review Refresh 2023: What has changed since 2021?
On 13 March the Government published the Integrated Review Refresh 2023. This briefing examines how the review compares to its predecessor, published in 2021, focusing on the major themes and assessments.
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Research Briefing
Lebanon: Introductory country profile
This briefing provides an introduction to Lebanon's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
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Research Briefing
Earthquake in Syria and Turkey February 2023
What is the current situation in Turkey and Syria, what aid has been pledged, and how can the most affected areas be reached?
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
International Day of Education 2023
A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Education is scheduled for Thursday 26 January 2023, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Vicky Ford MP.
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Research Briefing
British International Investment: Aid and trade
In 2022, the UK Government relaunched its development finance institution. This paper describes its work and effects on poverty reduction and climate change.
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Research Briefing
The 0.7% aid target
In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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Research Briefing
UK aid and the Global Fund to fight HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria
The UK has been the third largest donor to the Global Fund. How effective is the fund, and how much is being committed for 2022-25?
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Debate Pack
Global food security
A Westminster Hall debate on global food security is scheduled for Wednesday 26 October 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Paulette Hamilton MP.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: One year under a Taliban government
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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Research Briefing
Brexit and the UK’s Overseas Territories
What’s the significance of the UK’s departure from the EU for the UK’s 14 Overseas Territories, in relation to trade, funding, defence, and sovereignty?
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Research Briefing
UK aid for LGBT+ inclusion
UK aid seeks to improve the lives of LGBT+ people globally. The paper sets out the potential effects of the pandemic, and UK aid and diplomatic efforts.
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