Debate Pack
Estimates: FCDO spending on the international development strategy
The debate on 6 July will focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spending and the new international development strategy, published in May 2022.
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Research Briefing
The UK’s 2022 aid strategy
In May 2022 the Government published its aid strategy. The paper describes the four priorities, how UK aid will be delivered, and the known spending commitments.
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Research Briefing
CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda: Key issues
Commonwealth leaders will meet in Rwanda from 20 to 25 June 2022. Discussion may include global health, Rwanda's human rights record and the position of the Secretary General.
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Research Briefing
International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2021-22 session
This paper provides details and links for ministerial statements, urgent questions and parliamentary debates (from both Houses of Parliament) that cover international affairs and defence.
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Research Briefing
Aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
In August 2021, the Taliban captured Kabul. The UN, NGOs, and countries are now considering how to deliver aid to Afghanistan without Taliban interference.
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Research Briefing
Organising humanitarian aid and help for Ukraine
Russia's actions in Ukraine threaten a humanitarian crisis. The Government advises those in the UK seeking to help to make cash donations to registered charities.
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Insight
Covax: Vaccinating the world against Covid-19 in 2022
The WHO set a target for 70% of the global population to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by September 2022. How might this be achieved?
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Research Briefing
Disability, development, and UK aid
This paper describes UK aid efforts to support disability inclusion globally. It also describes the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Research Briefing
UK and G7 commitments to donate Covid-19 vaccines
The G7 has pledged to donate 1 billion Covid-19 vaccines to other countries in response to the pandemic. The paper describes progress towards this goal.
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Research Briefing
One year on from Myanmar’s military coup
What has happened in Myanmar since the February 2021 military coup?
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Research Briefing
Covax and global access to Covid-19 vaccines
The purchasing and administration of Covid-19 vaccines has been dominated by richer economies. In April 2020, the Covax initiative was established to ensure fair access to vaccines worldwide.
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Research Briefing
Afghanistan: Refugees and displaced people in 2021
The UN warns Afghans face a potential humanitarian crisis. The paper describes the situation for refugees and displaced people now the Taliban has seized Kabul.
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Debate Pack
2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit
A Westminster Hall debate on the 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit has been scheduled for Thursday 2 December 2021, from 1.30pm. The debate has been initiated by David Mundell MP.
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Constituency casework
Finding funding for UK aid organisations
How UK aid organisations may be able to access financial support, from UK Government schemes and also other funding sources.
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Research Briefing
The conflict in Afghanistan: A reading list
This reading list provides links to Parliamentary and other material on the conflict in Afghanistan since 9/11.
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