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  • Greening: Supporting growth and jobs in Africa can beat poverty

    Development agencies must invest more in supporting Africa's growth, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has said.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • An end to poverty: Justine Greening's speech to the China International Development Research Network

    A speech on the post-2015 development agenda during a visit to the China International Development Research Network in Beijing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Restoring Mali's military pride

    French General Bruno Guibert talks about the importance of the ongoing EU Training Mission in Mali and the progress being made there.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • U.S. and UK announce $10m for survivors of Gender-Based Violence

    The One-Stop Centre for survivors of Gender-Based Violence was launched at Ng'ombe clinic.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Malaria Day - UKaid Fighting Malaria in Kenya

    The Head of DFID-Kenya, Ms Lisa Phillips, distributes 120 bed-nets to Ober Kamoth dispensary in Kisumu district to mark World Malaria Day

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK – supporting Zambia’s development and prosperity

    In his speech at the reception to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Birthday on 24 April, British High Commissioner James Thornton said:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A new lease of life: Rana Plaza 1 year on

    How UK aid is helping survivors of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh with medical care, counselling, rehabilitation and practical skills training to earn a new living.

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  • Expertos internacionales analizan planes nacionales de empresa y derechos humanos

    Aniversario del trágico derrumbe de la fábrica textil de Rana Plaza en Bangladesh

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rana Plaza: one year on - UK aid to improve Bangladesh’s garment sector

    The UK has ramped up efforts to improve safety and working conditions in Bangladesh’s garment sector since the Rana Plaza disaster in April 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bangladesh's Rana Plaza Tragedy: High Commissioner's speech

    To mark the one year anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy, British High Commissioner spoke at an event on April 24.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Taking action in response to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report on climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability

    Lynne Featherstone's closing address to the meeting on agriculture, jobs, food security and climate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Syria elections only designed to sustain Assad’s dictatorship

    FCO Minister says Syrian presidential elections, conducted against backdrop of regime attacks and in a climate of fear, will have no credibility.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK development bonds will combat global poverty

    The UK will launch its first ever development impact bond to improve healthcare in Africa by bringing together private and public investment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Justine Greening: A humanitarian system for the 21st Century

    Speech delivered by the Secretary of State for International Development at the World Bank spring meetings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK reiterates continued support to Lebanon

    Ambassador Fletcher meets president Sleiman, reiterates the UK's continued support to the Lebanese Armed Forces and Syrian refugee crisis

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published

    The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the third part of its latest report on climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey statement

    Edward Davey statement on UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Working Group 3 report on mitigating climate change.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK pledges new focus on disaster preparation

    Justine Greening to announce new programme which will help improve how developing countries prepare for humanitarian disasters, at the World Bank Spring meetings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greening: act now for Syrian children

    Justine Greening urges international donors to deliver on their promises to help thousands of children affected by conflict in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British accountants to develop accountancy expertise in Africa and Asia

    The UK will help improve financial management and investment climates of developing countries by sharing British expertise and international best practice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government