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Why is international development so important now?

This summary explains the main ideas from the international development white paper ‘International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change’.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
• Published: 28 November 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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International development has become both more vital and more difficult.  It is the wise thing to do and it is also the right thing to do. It is good for the UK, good for the planet, and good for everyone worldwide.

This is a short, accessible summary of the ideas in the international development white paper International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change. The white paper, published on 20 November 2023, provides full evidence and sources for this summary.

Published 28 November 2023