Stefan Dercon DFID's Chief Economist introduces DFID's first Economic Development Strategy.

DFID’s Economic Development Strategy sets out how Britain will establish new trade, investment and economic links and end global poverty.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfids-economic-development-strategy-2017

Escape from FGM

DFID, the Department for International Development, is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries. 

We work with charities, international organisations and the governments of poor countries to find lasting solutions to the global problem of poverty.

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