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New ICAI work plan to examine UK’s changing development priorities

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icai_uk avatar ICAI @icai_uk ·
7h 2069724061253452222

We've published our 2026-27 work plan. Our new reviews will examine expertise-based development programmes, British International Investment, nature, global health and more.

Read the full list: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/new-icai-work-plan-to-examine-uks-changing-development-priorities/

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icai_uk avatar ICAI @icai_uk ·
12 Jun 2065368260707561512

We welcome today’s report from @NAOorguk examining the @FCDOGovUK response to sudden-onset humanitarian crises.

Read more below 👇

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devcomms avatar Development Studies Association @devcomms ·
4 Jun 2062562535602037103

📣 @icai_uk has published an updated assessment of the global context for development cooperation.
https://buff.ly/V0XBgmK

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