Andrew Mitchell
Conservative MP, former Shadow Foreign Secretary, and former Secretary of State for International Development; advocates for foreign aid as a national interest.
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Dec 21, 2024 • 43min
The case for foreign aid
Mark Lowcock, former Permanent Secretary of the DFID, Andrew Mitchell, Conservative MP and former Secretary of State for International Development, and Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou, governance expert at ODI, dive into the complexities of foreign aid. They discuss its moral imperatives and how aid has historically reduced poverty and fostered development. The trio argues for a shift in perspective: viewing foreign aid as a strategic investment in global stability. They also explore innovative solutions to migration and the importance of international cooperation amidst growing challenges.
May 30, 2024 • 1h 21min
The UK’s development strategy and the new economic and geopolitical challenges
In this engaging discussion, guests Andrew Mitchell, Minister for Development and Africa, Emily Jones, an expert in global trade finance, and Stefan Dercon, a prominent economic policy professor, delve into the UK's new international development strategy. They explore innovative climate finance mechanisms, the need for respectful partnerships amid geopolitical tensions, and the complexities of balancing aid with national interests. Key issues like resource mobilization, the impact of conflict on aid, and reforms in international organizations also take center stage, offering fresh perspectives on global challenges.
