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Second Report: Merging success: Bringing together the FCO and DFID
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 525
Published 23 July 2020
Government response
Sixth Special Report: Merging success: Bringing together the FCO and DFID : Government Response to Committee’s Second Report · published 24 Sep 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 10
For the Government to deliver on its stated aim of more accountable development spending with...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response 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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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Para 23
Diplomacy and development require different but complementary skillsets; it is vitally important that staff are...
Recommendation
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 …
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Government Response 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.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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