BFPG’s March Review

This month’s newsletter is full of highlights from March including Select Committee appearances, our new Advisory Board, articles, summaries from our many events and much more besides. We hope it will provide some useful food for thought.

Alternative Financing for International Development

BFPG Director Evie Aspinall gave oral evidence to the International Development Committee on the importance of bridging the financing gap in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. The session focused on both the opportunities and risks associated with mobilising private finance to meet these needs.

Leading the Way to Where?

With ongoing questions about the future of US leadership and a renewed focus on national security, there are growing calls for the UK to take on a stronger leadership role in the world. Senior Advisor David Landsman explores what leadership would look like.

One Year On: How Has the Integrated Review Refresh Held Up?

When the Integrated Review Refresh was released in March 2023, it was designed to respond to the challenges brought about by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But with conflict in the Middle East, ongoing war in Ukraine, and deep-seated economic challenges in the UK, how have the Refresh’s principles and priorities held up?

Introducing the BFPG Advisory Board

Earlier this month BFPG were delighted to announce the appointment of our new Advisory Board, bringing together experts from across government, civil society, business, think tanks and academia.

Diplomatic Hour Continues

In March we were delighted to host two private roundtables as part of our Diplomatic Hour series, with His Excellency Mr Viljar Lubi, Ambassador of Estonia, and Her Excellency Ms Simona Leskovar, Ambassador of Slovenia.

Women Shaping Global Politics

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations we partnered with our sister organisations, British Expertise International and the D Group, for a panel event on ‘Women Shaping Global Politics’.