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Recommendation 5
5
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The Government should review how far these activities were aligned with or deviated from the...
Recommendation
The Government should review how far these activities were aligned with or deviated from the outcomes of previous Reviews, in order to better In Search of Strategy — The 2020 Integrated Review 55 understand how to ensure the Integrated Review provides a sustainable and actionable framework for the future. In response to our report, if it has not done so before, the Government should: a. Explain how existing lessons learned will inform the Review b. Set out what new analysis will be carried out c. Ensure that there are effective mechanisms for implementing the Review, and d. Explain how the Review’s successes or failings will be measured.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
a. and b.) The Integrated Review approach has reflected on lessons from previous reviews, including in framing early political direction and use of evidence and challenge. The including, but not limited to, assessment of Government’s systems and capabilities; deep analysis of national security risks, future scenarios and strategic trends including COVID-19 implications. The Review has sought input from a range of internal and external experts and the public Call for Evidence contributed over 450 submissions which have been collated and assessed. 4 Third Special Report of Session 2019–21 c. and d.) The Government is committed to ensuring that there are effective mechanisms in place for implementing the Review and that, in this process, we learn lessons from previous reviews and successful models used by other nations. There will be a clear overarching governance structure at both Ministerial and official level, which will oversee the effective implementation of the Review. The detail on implementation and evaluation will be included in the published document.