In Development

In Development: call for potential topics of inquiry The International Development Committee launched an open call for potential topics of inquiry in the area of international relief and development. The Committee invited proposals on what it could investigate next and why, including what action is needed from the Government. Up to 10 individuals will be selected and invited to present their pitch to the Committee, either online or in person. The role of the Committee is to examine how the Government’s policy and spending supports lower-income partner countries in efforts to eradicate extreme poverty and improve development. A wide range of policy issues fall within our ‘international development’ remit, but the underlying thread is that they are funded by Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding. Areas include: poverty reduction; humanitarian assistance; conflict, stabilisation and mediation; good governance, rights and equality; education; energy, climate and the environment; global health; food security and nutrition; migration; investment, building trade capacity and exchanging expertise in areas such as science and technology; and the availability of international finance to help meet countries’ development goals. The Committee sought ideas to feed into future inquiries from: civil society organisations, including relief and development NGOs, refugee and asylum charities, faith and community groups; academia, research institutions and think tanks; professional services; international organisations; and the wider public. Join the conversation on X using @CommonsIDC