Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 28
28
FCDO faces potential loss of in-house expertise due to long-term private contractor engagement.
Conclusion
We are concerned about the potential loss of expertise within the FCDO as a result of engagement with private contractors, particularly where contracts have been ongoing for many years, where in-house expertise could have instead been used. (Conclusion, Paragraph 90)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 February 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗