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Recommendation
Second Report: Merging success: Bringin…
Acknowledged
For the Government to deliver on its stated aim of more accountable development spending with a greater focus on the national interest, it should establish and deliver on a clear strategy for communicating its interpretation of the ‘national interest’ to Parliament, institute regular reporting to Parliament, and be explicit in …
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For the Government to deliver on its stated aim of more accountable development spending with a greater focus on the national interest, it should establish and deliver on a clear strategy for communicating its interpretation of the ‘national interest’ to Parliament, institute regular reporting to Parliament, and be explicit in the ways in which the FCDO will help deliver it.
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges its commitment to the national interest and general parliamentary scrutiny, stating the FCDO will report to Parliament through usual methods, but does not commit to a specific new strategy or regular reporting on its interpretation of the 'national interest'.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Recommendation
Second Report: Merging success: Bringin…
Acknowledged
Diplomacy and development require different but complementary skillsets; it is vitally important that staff are clear on what specific skills staff will need to develop in order to undertake their responsibilities effectively and to progress in the new Department. Early indications should be given as to the skills and competencies …
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Diplomacy and development require different but complementary skillsets; it is vitally important that staff are clear on what specific skills staff will need to develop in order to undertake their responsibilities effectively and to progress in the new Department. Early indications should be given as to the skills and competencies that staff throughout the merged Department will be expected to develop for their new roles. We recommend that the Government makes staff development a priority, and outlines a programme for wellbeing support and the type of training that will be necessary for career development by the end of September. The 2021 FCDO staff survey will be one way in which the Committee will monitor the Government’s success on these areas.
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Government response AI summary
The government states it is prioritising learning and development opportunities to build staff capability and skills, but does not commit to outlining a specific programme for wellbeing support and training by the recommended September deadline.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office