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Recommendation 17
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Mainstreaming local decision-making in international development programming is crucial for FCDO aspirations.
Recommendation
The next frontier for international development programming and policy is the meaningful and mainstreamed inclusion of local decision making. Whether at national or regional government level, or closer to the grassroots at NGO or household level, the Government has some ambitious and worthy intentions. For example, we welcome the Government’s resolve to support the national plans of their Official Development Assistance- eligible partners. However, a concerted effort will be needed across the FCDO for these aspirations to become a reality. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60) Leadership on the international stage
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 22 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗