UK Outlines New International Development Agenda at Accra Reset
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What happened
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged that Britain will work with Ghana and other nations in a partnership of equals during the Accra Reset event. Miliband outlined a major overhaul of the UK's development approach, moving from a donor to an investor. This strategy includes three priorities: finance at greater scale, calls for greater legitimacy in international institutions, and ensuring new initiatives are measured by real results.
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Why it matters
The UK intends to pursue this agenda at the annual meetings of the World Bank, where Miliband serves as a representative. The priorities include supporting the reform of multilateral development banks and addressing issues such as unsustainable debt and illicit finance.
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Who's involved
- Ed MilibandBritish politician leading the agenda as Foreign Secretary
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeUK government agency driving the international development agenda
- World BankInternational financial institution targeted for reform
- GhanaCountry partner in the UK's development pledges
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- GhanaSpeculative
The UK's increased focus and pledges of partnership with Ghana could lead to greater foreign investment and development funding.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ed Miliband and Badr Abdelatty discussed regional crises and global stability issues, stressing the importance of preserving sovereignty during crises.Sub-event
UK pledges partnership with Ghana while Miliband pursues agenda on the World Bank board ahead of G20.1 source
- Ed Miliband visited the Philippines, where the UK government is funding governance training and water management projects.Sub-event
- The abolition of the Department for International Development (DFID) led to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) being unfit.Sub-event
UK leadership drives international finance agenda via FCDO, World Bank, and key figures.1 source
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The entities involved
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom
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World Bank
international financial institution
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Ed Miliband
British politician (born 1969)
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Coverage
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