Submitted on Wednesday 17th June 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 21st July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Keep DFID independent and put a stop to the merger with the FCO.
Development agencies should be independent and apolitical. DFID should be an independent development agency, separate from the FCO. Aid should be provided based on the need of countries, not politics or the Government's 'connection' with other countries.
The goal of a development agency is to reduce and abolish poverty and human rights abuse. Merging DFID with the FCO will hinder this goal, and goes against the basic international development principles as outlined by the ICRC of neutrality (with regard to politics) and potentially impartiality.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/327602
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