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The DFID Merger: Impacts and Implications

This chapter discusses the merger of Britain's Department for International Development with the Foreign Office, a controversial decision made during the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines how this politically motivated move affects Britain's aid strategy, budget cuts, and overall foreign policy performance, particularly regarding vulnerable populations. The chapter highlights the challenges ahead for Britain's international aid reputation amidst significant shifts in its aid distribution paradigm.

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