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Department for International Development

12 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 October 2017 to 30 June 2020; 495 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 April 2020 to 30 June 202024 November 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (58 rows read)
1 January 2020 to 31 March 202018 August 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (66 rows read)
1 October 2019 to 31 December 201926 March 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (28 rows read)
1 July 2019 to 30 September 201923 January 2020Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (not read)
1 April 2019 to 30 June 201915 October 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (47 rows read)
1 January 2019 to 31 March 201921 June 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (54 rows read)
1 October 2018 to 31 December 201822 March 2019Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (48 rows read)
1 July 2018 to 30 September 201819 December 2018Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (27 rows read)
1 April 2018 to 30 June 201823 October 2018Meetings (13 rows read) · Meetings (6 rows read) · Meetings (3 rows read) · Meetings (3 rows read)
1 April 2018 to 30 June 201818 October 2018Meetings (13 rows read) · Meetings (3 rows read) · Meetings (3 rows read) · Meetings (6 rows read)
1 January 2018 to 31 March 201828 June 2018Meetings (61 rows read) · Meetings (15 rows read) · Meetings (12 rows read) · Meetings (9 rows read)
1 October 2017 to 31 December 201723 March 2018Meetings (7 rows read) · Meetings (7 rows read) · Meetings (2 rows read) · Meetings (4 rows read)

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
No1415 May 201828 June 2018
Accompanied by spouse, family member(s) or friend?12
Purpose of Trip11
World Bank1012 October 201817 April 2020
Business89 April 201831 May 2018
CDC Group714 October 201924 June 2020
World Health Organisation613 February 201827 April 2020
CDC531 January 201819 December 2019
Global Partnership for Education522 January 202026 March 2020
Duty Visit48 June 201827 June 2018
End Date of Trip4
Gift4
Person or organisation that offered hospitality4
Roundtable: Bond; Humentum; STOPAIDS; Save the Children; Care International; Christian Aid; Leonard Cheshire; Age International UK; Gender and Development Network; Railway Children; Oxfam UK; Mercy Corps; BRAC UK; Fairtrade International415 May 202026 June 2020
UNICEF49 March 202011 June 2020
USAID43 February 202030 April 2020
World Food Programme41 January 201817 April 2020
2018-02-14312 February 201813 February 2018
Amnesty326 February 20195 March 2019
Bill and Melinda Gates foundation326 January 201812 October 2018

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
30 June 2020Tariq AhmadTransparency International UKDiscussion on anti-corruptionCSV
26 June 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Bond; Humentum; STOPAIDS; Save the Children; Care International; Christian Aid; Leonard Cheshire; Age International UK; Gender and Development Network; Railway Children; Oxfam UK; Mercy Corps; BRAC UK; Fairtrade InternationalTo discuss COVID-19 impacts on people with disabilities and discuss sector responseCSV
25 June 2020Liz SuggJon WoodTo discuss global safe surgeryCSV
24 June 2020Wendy MortonWaterAidIntroductory meeting on WASH, COVID-19 and follow up to Water SummitCSV
24 June 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanCDC GroupTo discuss COVID-19 responseCSV
23 June 2020Liz SuggUN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsTo discuss international coordination in response to COVID-19 and importance of addressing impacts for women and girlsCSV
22 June 2020Nigel AdamsGroup of Chevening ScholarsDiscussion on Higher EducationCSV
22 June 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Gender and Development Network; ActionAid; CBM UK; Plan International UK; Care International; African Women�s Development Fund; Tax Justice Network Africa; FEMNET; Accenture; Yale University; World Bank; PriceWaterhouseCoopers; University of VermontExternal Challenge Board on Gender EqualityCSV
15 June 2020Nigel AdamsChina-Britain Business CouncilTo discuss the work of CBBCCSV
15 June 2020James ClevelyCDC GroupBrief the Minister on the role of the CDCCSV
12 June 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Bond; Humentum; STOPAIDS; Save the Children; Care International; Christian Aid; Leonard Cheshire; Age International UK; Gender and Development Network; Railway Children; Oxfam UK; Mercy Corps; BRAC UK; Fairtrade InternationalTo discuss COVID-19 impacts on people with disabilities and discuss sector responseCSV
12 June 2020Liz SuggSave the ChildrenTo discuss global education workCSV
11 June 2020Nigel AdamsRichard HorseyUpdate on the headline issues in Rakhine and KachinCSV
11 June 2020Nigel AdamsShalom (Nyein) FoundationUpdate on the local situation in KachinCSV
11 June 2020Nigel AdamsReverend Hkalam Samson, of the Kachin Baptist ConventionReligious Freedom in MyanmarCSV
11 June 2020Nigel AdamsRohingya ActivistsIssues affecting the Rohingya CommunityCSV
11 June 2020Liz SuggUNICEFTo discuss global education workCSV
9 June 2020Liz SuggThe Education CommissionTo discuss global education workCSV
8 June 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanAfrican Development BankSoS participated in a virtual meeting between South African and UK governors to the AfDB to discuss COVID-19 responseCSV
8 June 2020Tariq AhmadDFID Faith RoundtableFreedom of Religion or BeliefCSV
1 June 2020Tariq AhmadGAVI International Media BriefingBriefing on COVID-19CSV
29 May 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Bond; Humentum; STOPAIDS; Save the Children; Care International; Christian Aid; Leonard Cheshire; Age International UK; Gender and Development Network; Railway Children; Oxfam UK; Mercy Corps; BRAC UK; Fairtrade InternationalTo discuss COVID-19 impacts on people with disabilities and discuss sector responseCSV
27 May 2020Liz SuggGlobal Partnership to End Violence Against ChildrenAttended board meeting to discuss ending violence against childrenCSV
21 May 2020James DuddridgeBritish Retail Consortium members - Sainsbury's, Superdry, Asda, Clarks, Morrisons, The Very Group, Ted Baker, Marks and Spencer, ASOS, New Look, PrimarkTo discuss clothing supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.CSV
18 May 2020Liz SuggUNESCOTo discuss girls' education workCSV
15 May 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Bond; Humentum; STOPAIDS; Save the Children; Care International; Christian Aid; Leonard Cheshire; Age International UK; Gender and Development Network; Railway Children; Oxfam UK; Mercy Corps; BRAC UK; Fairtrade InternationalTo discuss civil society organisation response to COVID-19CSV
12 May 2020Liz SuggUnited Nations Population FundTo discuss impacts of COVID-19 on women and girlsCSV
8 May 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWW2 Veteranto discuss the veteran's experiences to mark VE DayCSV
8 May 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWW2 Veteranto discuss the veteran's experiences to mark VE DayCSV
7 May 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Sense International; Sense UK; Sightsavers; Age International UK; Humanity and Inclusion UK; CBM UK; Sightsavers; Leonard Cheshire; Action on Disability and Development; Able Child AfricaTo discuss COVID-19 impacts on people with disabilities and discuss sector responseCSV
6 May 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanCDC GroupTo discuss COVID-19 responseCSV
6 May 2020James DuddridgeLondon Stock ExchangeDiscussion of COVID-19 impacts on emerging markets and how LSEG and DFID can help developing countries build back better.CSV
4 May 2020Wendy MortonInternational Coalition for Advocacy UK (ICAN)Nutrition meeting highlighting COVID-19 PandemicCSV
1 May 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Bond; Humentum; Civicus; STOPAIDS; Save the Children; Care International; Christian Aid; Leonard Cheshire; Age International UK; Gender and Development Network; Railway Children; Oxfam UK; Mercy Corps; BRAC UK; Fairtrade InternationalTo discuss civil society organisation response to COVID-19CSV
30 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUSAIDTo discuss UK/US collaboration on international development and COVID-19 responseCSV
30 April 2020James DuddridgeRegional Director for Africa for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)To discuss COVID-19 impact and response in Africa, and conflict issues.CSV
27 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanGAVI, the Vaccine AllianceTo discuss COVID-19 response and vaccination progressCSV
27 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld Health OrganisationTo discuss COVID-19 responseCSV
23 April 2020Liz SuggProject EveryoneTo discuss World's Largest Lesson plansCSV
22 April 2020Liz SuggUSAIDTo discuss global education workCSV
21 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanConservative Friends of International DevelopmentTo discuss CFID priorities and covid responseCSV
21 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanAchieve GoodTo discuss the work of AcheiveGoodCSV
17 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld BankTo represent the UK as World Bank Governor at Annual Spring MeetingsCSV
17 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld Food ProgrammeTo discuss the WFP's priorities and COVID-19 responseCSV
17 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld BankTo discuss mobilisation for AfricaCSV
17 April 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanInternational Monetary FundTo discuss mobilisation for AfricaCSV
17 April 2020Liz SuggEducation Cannot WaitAttended High-Level Steering Group meeting to discuss global edcuationCSV
16 April 2020Liz SuggHALO Trust and Mines Advisory GroupTo discuss non-government organisations' response to COVID-19CSV
16 April 2020Liz SuggBondTo discuss civil society organisation response to COVID-19CSV
15 April 2020Liz SuggUNICEFUNICEF Generation Unlimited board meetingCSV
14 April 2020Liz SuggWorld BankTo discuss girls' education workCSV
9 April 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Nathan Inc; DAI; Tetra Tech; CowaterSogema; Options UK; PricewaterhouseCoopers; Mott MacDonald; Palladium International; Oxford Policy Management; IPE Global; McKinsey & Company; Cardno; Crown Agents; Adam Smith International; Chemonics InternationalRoundtable with private sector organisations to discuss COVID-19CSV
8 April 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: British Expertise International; Integrity Global; Itad; Montenero; Social Development Direct; LTSI; Montroseint; MannionDaniels; AgulhasRoundtable with small and medium enterprises to discuss COVID-19CSV
7 April 2020Liz SuggGlobal CitizenTo discuss progress on the Sustainable Development GoalsCSV
7 April 2020Liz SuggThe Education CommissionTo discuss global education workCSV
3 April 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Bond; Save the Children; Red Cross; Plan International UK; CBM UK; Oxfam UK; Woman Kind; Christian Aid; Rescue UK; Sightsavers; Mercy Corps; Islamic Relief Worldwide; Water Aid; Child Hope; CAFOD; Restless Development; Gender and Development Network; Start Network; Age International; Care International UK; ActionAid; World Vision UK; Action for Global HealthTo discuss civil society's response to COVID-19CSV
2 April 2020Liz SuggRoundtable: Plan International UK; Save the Children UK; Malala Fund; Aga Khan Foundation UK; Global Citizen; Care International; Echidna Giving; Girl Guiding; Leonard Cheshire; ONE Campaign; Oxfam UK; Results UK; ActionAid; Theirworld; Duke of EdinburghTo discuss global education work with civil society organisationsCSV
1 April 2020Nigel AdamsQatar AirwaysTo discuss COVID-19 responseCSV
31 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUnited NationsTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
31 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanFrench Development AgencyTo discuss UK and France international responses to Covid, and needed international resourcing for needs of developing countriesCSV
31 March 2020Liz SuggUNICEFIntroductory meeting with Chief, Education and Associate Director, to discuss UNICEF's work on global educationCSV
30 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanCDC GroupTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
27 March 2020Liz SuggUNESCOIntroductory meeting with Director-General to discuss UNESCO's work on global educationCSV
26 March 2020James CleverlyUN World Food ProgrammeDiscuss with WFP the agency's COVID-19 response and the current situation in YemenCSV
26 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanAsian Development BankSoS is a Governor of the Asian Development Bank. Meeting discussed ADB�s response to Covid and economic relief packagesCSV
26 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUSAIDTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
26 March 2020Liz SuggEducation Cannot WaitIntroductory meeting with Director to discuss Education Cannot Wait's work on global educationCSV
26 March 2020Liz SuggGlobal Partnership for EducationIntroductory meeting with CEO to discuss Global Partnership for Education's work on global educationCSV
25 March 2020Wendy MortonBill and Melinda Gates FoundationCoronavirus response, Gavi and touched on the Nutrition Summit and Ending Preventable Deaths (Virtual meeting)CSV
25 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanThe International Growth CentreTo discuss economic challenges for African countries, and potential impact of Covid-19 on poor in those countriesCSV
24 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUN Special Envoy for Global EducationTo discuss approaches to global education with Gordon Brown in his capacity as UN Special Envoy for Global EducationCSV
24 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld Health OrganisationTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
24 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanInternational Committee of the Red CrossTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
24 March 2020Liz SuggGlobal Education ForumTo discuss Global Education Forum's work on global education (with DFID Secretary of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan)CSV
23 March 2020James CleverlyUN special envoy for YemenDiscuss the situation in Yemen regarding Houthi leadership and the decision of the World Food Programme.CSV
23 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanGaviTo discuss Covid-19 response and vaccinesCSV
23 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanThe Five FoundationTo discuss challenges of women and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)CSV
19 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUN Under Secretary General, OCHATo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
19 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanSweden's Minister for International Development CooperationTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
18 March 2020Liz SuggUniversity of Cambridge; Campaign for Female Education; Center for Global Development; University of Oxford; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Save the Children; Institute of Education; Girls not BridesRoundtable discussion on global education and girls' educationCSV
17 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesIntroductory call and to discuss Covid-19 international humanitarian response and the Global Refugee Forum.CSV
16 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanDr Harry BradburyTo discuss infrastrature projectsCSV
16 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanCDC GroupTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
12 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld BankTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
11 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
10 March 2020James DuddridgeONETo discuss ONE's campaign against extreme poverty and preventable disease in Africa.CSV
10 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanOne CampaignTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
9 March 2020James DuddridgeEquality Capital Markets International, Standard BankTo discuss potential areas of partnership with DFID.CSV
9 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanUNICEFTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
9 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanBritish Red CrossTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
5 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanGlobal Partnership for EducationTo discuss education projects and GPE's prioritiesCSV
5 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanCDC GroupTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
5 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanProfessor of Surgery, Imperial College and Hamish De BrettonTo discuss humanitarian issues in SyriaCSV
5 March 2020Liz SuggWindracers, University of SouthamptonTo discuss scientific research into aerial vehicles for use in conflict situationsCSV
5 March 2020Liz SuggGlobal Partnership for EducationIntroductory meeting with Board Chair to discuss global education (with DFID Secretary of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan)CSV
4 March 2020Nigel AdamsA delegation of Rohinga stakeholdersTo discuss stakeholder views on Rohinga rightsCSV
3 March 2020Tariq AhmadBishop of DurhamDiscussion of Commonwealth issuesCSV
3 March 2020Liz SuggGlobal Fund for WomenTo discuss Global Fund for Women's latest work on gender equalityCSV
2 March 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanWorld Health OrganisationTo discuss Covid-19 responseCSV
25 February 2020Nigel AdamsBan Ki-MoonTo discuss Climate Change ahead of COP26CSV
21 February 2020Anne-Marie TrevelyanInternational Trade and Competition Unit at the Institute for Economic AffairsTo discuss trade and competition issues for developing countriesCSV
10 February 2020Alok SharmaUnited Nations Development ProgrammeIntro call to present UNDP and discuss mutual areas of collaborationCSV
10 February 2020Alok SharmaAndrew Bridgen MP and Mere Plantations LtdTo discuss business issues relating to Mere Plantations LtdCSV
7 February 2020Andrew StephensonAnimal DynamicsDuring visit to Oxford - tour of Animal Dynamics, Centre for Innovation & Enterprise.CSV
7 February 2020Andrew StephensonBlavatnik School of Government, Digital Pathways ProgrammeDuring visit to Oxford - To discuss the Digital Pathways programme, looking at digital technologies in developing countries.CSV
7 February 2020Andrew StephensonBlavatnik School of Government, EdTech HubDuring visit to Oxford - discussion on the research and innovation work of EdTech Hub.CSV
6 February 2020Alok SharmaWorld Health OrganisationTo discuss WHO and international health response to Covid-19CSV
3 February 2020Alok SharmaGaviTo discuss the UK hosting of Gavi�s replenishment conference and other important related matters.CSV
3 February 2020Alok SharmaUSAIDTo discuss UK and US development priorities and co-operationCSV
3 February 2020Alok SharmaOECD's Development Assistance CommitteeTo discuss development co-operation and DFID prioritiesCSV
29 January 2020Liz SuggGlobal CitizenTo discuss UK progress on Sustainable Development GoalsCSV
27 January 2020Alok SharmaCentres for Disease Control and PreventionVisiting the offices of the CDC to discuss their priorities and learn more about their workCSV
23 January 2020Alok SharmaAsian Infrastructure Investment BankMeeting to discuss AIIB activitiesCSV
23 January 2020Liz SuggUK Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights NetworkAnnual General Meeting - discussing DFID work on Sexual and Reproductive Health and RightsCSV
22 January 2020Andrew MurrisonRespective attending delegations, Moroccan World Education Forum bilateral meetingDiscuss the education agendaCSV
22 January 2020Andrew MurrisonRespective attending delegations, Jordan World Education Forum bilateral meetingDiscuss the education agendaCSV
22 January 2020Andrew StephensonGlobal Partnership for EducationDuring the Education Word Forum - to discuss the work of the Global Partnership for Education in strengthening education systems in developing countries.CSV
21 January 2020Alok SharmaThe Five FoundationTo discuss women�s rights issues including sexual and reproductive health and economic empowermentCSV
21 January 2020Alok SharmaAfrican Development BankTo discuss the UK-Africa Investment SummitCSV
17 January 2020Andrew StephensonAfrica Finance CorporationTo discuss the work of the Africa Finance Corporation and potential areas for collaboration.CSV
16 January 2020Andrew MurrisonUN World Food ProgrammeDiscuss the UN World Food ProgrammeCSV
9 January 2020Andrew Stephenson"Love Justice" non-governmental organizationStress importance of continued cooperation with the British High Commission on immigration protocols to the UK. Welcome Namibian support for work on human traffickingCSV
8 January 2020Andrew StephensonMeatCo HeadquartersTour of the MeatCo - Namibia's largest beef exporter. To discuss bilateral trade issues and to understand challenges of the current drought on the beef industry.CSV
8 January 2020Alok SharmaUnder Secretary General United NationsTo discuss the UN's prioritiesCSV
23 December 2019Alok SharmaThe UNTo discuss the UN's priorities and commitments, regarding international development, and UN-DFID joint projects.CSV
20 December 2019Alok SharmaWorld BankTo discuss World Bank and DFID priorities and commitments regarding international developmentCSV
19 December 2019Alok SharmaCDCTo discuss ebola responseCSV
16 December 2019Alok SharmaNimco AliTo discuss women's reproductive health, with a focus on FGM.CSV
5 November 2019Alok SharmaReallTo discuss the work of Reall, in partnership with DFID, in creating conditions for families to secure their own homes across the developing world.CSV
4 November 2019Andrew MurrisonONE CampaignDiscuss DFID engagement with Gavi.CSV
30 October 2019Alok SharmaWUKA WearTo learn about the obstacles posed by menstruation for Rohingya women in refugee camps and the special underwear that WUKA has developed to help tackle the problem.CSV
30 October 2019Elizabeth SuggPreventable Deaths Roundtable: UNFPA; UK SRHR Network; Sarian Karim; FRCM Royal College of Midwives; White Ribbon Alliance; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; International Planned Parenthood Federation; Save the Children; Clinton Health Access Initiative; Marie Stopes International; Restless Development; Youth Stop AIDS Campaigner; Youth for Change; Life for African MothersRoundtable meeting to discuss how governments and NGOs can work together to end preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children by 2030CSV
30 October 2019Andrew StephensonWilliam Russell (Lord Mayor) and Catherine McGuinness (Deputy Lord Mayor), City of LondonDiscuss Africa Investment SummitCSV
29 October 2019Elizabeth SuggKidsORTo discuss Kids Operating Room's work in improving healthcare in AfricaCSV
28 October 2019Elizabeth SuggWomen DeliverTo discuss gender equality and future plans for Women DeliverCSV
28 October 2019Elizabeth SuggWestminster Foundation for DemocracyTo discuss WFD's work and future plans, as well as DFID's Inclusive & Accountable Politics ProgrammeCSV
28 October 2019Elizabeth SuggWomen in Leadership and Development NetworkTo discuss empowering women into leadership rolesCSV
24 October 2019Elizabeth SuggDisability roundtable: Motivation; Humanity & Inclusion; Sightsavers; Leonard Cheshire; Christadelphian Bible Mission; Chance for Childhood; RESULTS UK; Action on Disability and Development International; AbleChildAfricaRoundtable meeting to discuss the work of the Bond Disability and Development Group and disability inclusion prioritiesCSV
21 October 2019Andrew MurrisonInternational Red CrossTo discuss ICRC operations in Yemen and Syria.CSV
18 October 2019Alok SharmaStandard CharteredMet at the World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss World Bank and DFID priorities and commitments regarding international developmentCSV
18 October 2019Alok SharmaMakhtar DiopMet at the World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss work of the World Bank, with a focus on infrastructureCSV
18 October 2019Alok SharmaUS AIDMet at the World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss work of the World Bank and US AIDCSV
18 October 2019Alok SharmaWorld BankMet at the World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss World Bank and DFID priorities and commitments regarding international developmentCSV
17 October 2019Andrew StephensonRathfern Primary School, LewishamVisit as part of the Connecting Classrooms projectCSV
15 October 2019Elizabeth SuggRoundtable: Gender and Development Network; Womankind; Plan International; CARE International UK; UK SRHR Network; Gender Action for Peace and Security; Marie Stopes International; ActionAid; Oxfam; International Rescue CommitteeRoundtable meeting to discuss gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rightsCSV
15 October 2019Andrew MurrisonUnited Nations UNICEFDiscuss UNICEF operations across the Middle East and North Africa region.CSV
15 October 2019Andrew StephensonLondon Stock ExchangeAttend Initial Public Offering for Helios Towers LimitedCSV
14 October 2019Elizabeth SuggCDC GroupSpoke at a dinner hosted by CDC and other Peers, to discuss both the Government and CDC's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.CSV
11 October 2019Elizabeth SuggIMC WorldwideTo discuss school construction in PakistanCSV
9 October 2019Andrew MurrisonONE organisation Lis WallaceDiscuss the UK's approach to the upcoming Gavi replenishment and UK hosting of the Gavi 2020 Summit.CSV
7 October 2019Alok SharmaBill and Melinda Gates FoundationAlok Sharma and Bill Gates met to tour science laboraties at Cambridge University together, to learn about agricultural innovation.CSV
3 October 2019Andrew MurrisonUnited Nations Mark LowcockGlobal humanitarian policy & humanitarian responses across MENA.CSV
29 March 2019Harriett BaldwinCredit SuisseDiscussion on the work Credit Suisse's is doing on energy in AfricaCSV
21 March 2019Penny MordauntWorld BankUpdate on the World Bank electionCSV
19 March 2019Harriett BaldwinInternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC))Discussed International Committee of the Red Cross 's work across Africa.CSV
18 March 2019Penny MordauntBob WigleyIntroductory meeting discussing financial sectorCSV
18 March 2019Alistair BurtGlaxo Smith-KleinDiscussed GSK's global health strategy.CSV
18 March 2019Harriett BaldwinSustainable Energy for AllDiscussion on sustainability issues.CSV
18 March 2019Harriett BaldwinBorn FreeDiscussion on illegal wildlife issues.CSV
15 March 2019Alistair BurtMahmoud Matar and Tarek LoubaniDiscussed challenges facing the health sector in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.CSV
12 March 2019Penny MordauntStonewallDiscussion on LGBT IssuesCSV
11 March 2019Alistair BurtWaterAidDiscussed water, sanitation and hygiene assistance.CSV
11 March 2019Harriett BaldwinThe Citizens Foundation, PEAS Schools, StreetChild, CDC,ARK-EPG,Global Schools Forum, Bridge International Academies, Rising Academy FoundationPrivate Providers of Education Roundtable discussion of DFID�s Education Policy vision.CSV
8 March 2019Penny MordauntWorld Resources InstituteDiscussed Climate resiliance and UK-US prioritiesCSV
7 March 2019Penny MordauntUS Institute for PeaceDiscussed gender equality and conflictCSV
7 March 2019Michael BatesZambia Orphans Aid UKTo dicuss their recent success in winning a Small Charities Challenge Fund grant.CSV
5 March 2019Penny MordauntAmnestyDiscussion on Human Rights with campaingersCSV
5 March 2019Michael BatesTeams4uTo dicuss their recent success in winning a Small Charities Challenge Fund grant.CSV
27 February 2019Harriett BaldwinPure EarthTo discuss global pollution remediation.CSV
26 February 2019Penny MordauntAmnestyDiscussion on abortion rights and the challenges in Northern IrelandCSV
25 February 2019Penny MordauntRichard CurtisDiscussion on the Global GoalsCSV
22 February 2019Harriett BaldwinKanoria Group, Kanoria Africa Textiles, Enterprise PartnersVisit to Kanoria Africa Textiles factory. Discussed on opportunities in the textiles industry, during visit to EthiopiaCSV
21 February 2019Harriett BaldwinIndustrial Parks Development Corporation, McKinsey,Briefing on Ethiopia�s industrialisation, during official visit to Ethiopia.CSV
21 February 2019Harriett BaldwinIndustrial Parks Development Corporation, McKinsey, Ethiopia Antex Textiles.Tour of Adama Industrial Park. Discussion of manufacturing opportunities in Ethiopia, during official visit to Ethiopia.CSV
17 February 2019Penny MordauntProfessor Aung Tun ThetDiscussion on the issues currently facing the Rakhine, and what work could be doneCSV
17 February 2019Penny MordauntNational Economic Coordination Committee �Discussion economic development in MyanmarCSV
14 February 2019Harriett BaldwinStagecoach groupTo discuss charity sector work in KenyaCSV
12 February 2019Alistair BurtUnitaidDiscussed measures to combat tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria and hepatitis C epidemics.CSV
12 February 2019Alistair BurtNursing Now!Discussed the Nursing Now! Campaign.CSV
11 February 2019Penny MordauntDame Ann GloagDiscussion on the Fistula FoundationCSV
8 February 2019Harriett BaldwinHALO TrustDemonstration of HALO Trust�s demining work in UkraineCSV
7 February 2019Michael BatesJustin VaisseTo discuss Paris Peace Forum and any potential DFID involvementCSV
6 February 2019Penny MordauntJon Wood UBS safe surgeryDiscussed UBS safe surgery initiativeCSV
5 February 2019Penny MordauntEquality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)Discussed the work the EHRC are doingCSV
4 February 2019Penny MordauntGirls Not BridesDiscussion on Child MarriageCSV
3 February 2019Harriett BaldwinWestfalia, MozambiqueTo discuss opportunities and challenges of the agricultural sector in Mozambique.CSV
29 January 2019Penny MordauntHelena MorriseyWomen in businessCSV
29 January 2019Alistair BurtSt John�s Eye Hospital GroupDiscussed the humanitarian situation in the Occupied Palestinian Terriroties and the work of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP UK).CSV
29 January 2019Harriett BaldwinDuke of Edinburgh�s International AwardTo discuss possible DFID support for Duke of Edinburgh's International Award projectsCSV
28 January 2019Penny MordauntMumsnetDiscussion on issues of concerns to usersCSV
23 January 2019Penny MordauntMastercardDiscussed the gender imbalance at the World Economic Forum and the make up of company boards. Also discussed engagment with DFID.CSV
23 January 2019Penny MordauntWorld BankDiscussed the work the World Bank priorities and touched on the upcoming Jordan Conference in LondonCSV
23 January 2019Penny MordauntMeridiam, FranceDiscussed the upcoming Jordan Conference in London, and the need for Private Sector Investment behind achievement of the Sustainable Development GoalsCSV
23 January 2019Penny MordauntGAVIDiscussion on the work Gavi is doingCSV
23 January 2019Penny MordauntExpedia IncDiscussed the how Expedia had aligned its Corporate Social Responsibility with the Sustainable Development Goals -focusing on five of them in areas including sustainable tourism and gender balance.CSV
23 January 2019Penny MordauntUnileverDiscussion on the Sustainable Development Goals, Great Partnerships and climate.CSV
21 January 2019Penny MordauntMr. Kailash Satyarthi - Nobel Peace Prize LaureateDiscussion on Modern Slavery.CSV
17 January 2019Penny MordauntGaviDiscussion on the work Gavi with UK industry and UK Gavi replenishment.CSV
14 January 2019Alistair BurtSafeLane Global LimitedDiscussed the tender process on DFID mine action programmes.CSV
14 January 2019Michael BatesMikaela Gavas, Centre for Global DevelopmentTo discuss multilateral development agencies and how the UK works with them.CSV
10 January 2019Penny MordauntThe Girl GenerationDiscussion on Female Genital MutilationCSV
10 January 2019Alistair BurtEurope & Middle East BechtelDiscussed DFID policy in the Levant and the Jordan Conference.CSV
10 January 2019Alistair BurtOne CampaignDiscussed the future of Overseas Development Aid spending.CSV
10 January 2019Michael BatesCatherine Geslain-LaneelleMeeting to discuss upcoming FAO electionsCSV
8 January 2019Harriett BaldwinHardwareTo discuss the upcoming Africa Investment Summit.CSV
7 January 2019Harriett BaldwinWorld Wildlife Fund -UKTo discuss illegal wildlife issuesCSV
20 December 2018Michael BatesOlivia White, Edward Miles, Kids Club KampalaMeeting to discuss their success in winning a Small Charities Challenge Fund grantCSV
18 December 2018Alistair BurtInternational Committee of the Red CrossPhonecall with Peter Maurer to discuss mutual DFID ICRC priorities.CSV
15 December 2018Michael BatesRonnie Katzler, Lynne Pritchard, Redearth Education�Meeting to discuss their success in winning a Small Charities Challenge Fund grantCSV
11 December 2018Michael BatesMichael Deriaz, Sally O�Neill, Friends of Kipkelion�Meeting to discuss their success in winning a Small Charities Challenge Fund grantCSV
6 December 2018Michael BatesLise Kingo, CEO UN Global CompactDiscussed DFID's ongoing support to the UN Global Compact. Also discussed invovlement with UNGC innovative financing and sustainable oceans platforms. Ms Kingo forwarded some proposals to private office, which officials have considered and have just provided advice on (14.02)CSV
6 December 2018Michael BatesMarc Reverdin, Secretary General, Paris Peace ForumReflections on the first Paris Peace Forum (which Lord Bates attended) and preparations for the next. Marc was keen to discuss potential future involvement/partnership with DFID, potentially including financial support. Lord Bates made no commitments and passed Marc's proposals on to officials for considerationCSV
6 December 2018Harriett BaldwinBusiness Roundtable with Africa Foundation for Development (AFFORD)To discuss investment in small businesses in Africa.CSV
6 December 2018Harriett BaldwinMs Karen Wood, Chair of the BHP FoundationTo discuss education and development issues in Africa.CSV
3 December 2018Penny MordauntRosamund PikeDiscussion on demining and the work of Mines Advisory GroupCSV
3 December 2018Penny MordauntVictoria PrentisDiscussion on the Hands Up Foundation and DFID Aid MatchCSV
2 December 2018Penny MordauntPeter Sands and The Global FundDiscussion on Sixth Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria ahead of the launch in early 2019CSV
29 November 2018Alistair BurtInspirational Development GroupMeeting with Jimmy Gordon (Director) to discuss IDG's work in Jordan.CSV
29 November 2018Alistair BurtInternational Planned Parenthood FederationMeeting with Dr Bermejo (Director General of IPPF) to discuss mutual priorities and collaboration between DFID and IPPF.CSV
29 November 2018Harriett BaldwinVisit to William Fletcher School, OxfordConnecting classrooms and Education Endowment Foundation projects.CSV
29 November 2018Harriett BaldwinVisit to the Blavatnik School of Government - Ngaire Woods (Dean) and Calum Miller (RISE (Research In Systems of Education) Programme Co-Director)To meet academics and discuss development and education DFID based project work in Africa.CSV
29 November 2018Harriett BaldwinVisit to the Said Business School: Lisa Ashford (Director of Lendahand-Ethex), Chris Baker-Brian (CTO and co-founder of BBOX), David Howey (Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford)To meet academics and discuss climate friendly technologyCSV
26 November 2018Alistair BurtScaling Up NutritionMeeting with Gerda Vurberg (Coordinator) to discuss nutrition in the developing world.CSV
21 November 2018Penny MordauntCDCIntroductory meeting with board members.CSV
21 November 2018Alistair BurtOrchid ProjectMeeting with Julia Lalla-Maharajh (CEO) on tackling Female Genital Mutilation.CSV
15 November 2018Michael BatesRuth Patil, Carers Worldwide�Meeting to discuss their success�in winning a Small Charities Challenge Fund grantCSV
15 November 2018Michael BatesLeprosy MissionMeeting to discuss the work of Leprosy Mission Globally and shared values with DFIDCSV
15 November 2018Alistair BurtGeneva CallMeeting with lain D�l�troz - Director General of Geneva Call - to discuss the protection of civilians in armed conflict.CSV
13 November 2018Penny MordauntRichard CurtisDiscussion on the Global GoalsCSV
9 November 2018Harriett BaldwinKalabancoro Nutrition Centre, in Kalabancoro District, Mali. Run by International Rescue Committee (IRC)Visit to a nutrition centre during official visit to Mali.CSV
5 November 2018Michael BatesDawn Cranswick, Chief Executive, Enterprise St HelenaDiscussed economic development on St Helena.�CSV
1 November 2018Michael BatesMs. Maimunah Mohd Sharif,�ED UN-HabitatMeeting to discuss organisational reforms and shared prioirities with DFID.CSV
30 October 2018Harriett BaldwinSir Ian Wood (The Wood Foundation)To discuss the Wood Foundation and DFID's work with smallholder tea farmers in Rwanda and Tanzania.CSV
29 October 2018Alistair BurtInternational Development Law OrganizationMeeting with Irene Khan (Director General) to discuss human rights, gender and social justice issues.CSV
24 October 2018Penny MordauntCDCDiscussion on CDC strategy and prioritiesCSV
24 October 2018Penny MordauntGilbert GreenallTo discuss DFID�s humanitarian deployments rosterCSV
24 October 2018Penny MordauntLord DobbsDiscussion on the Hope and Homes for Children charity and the deinstitutionalisation of childrenCSV
18 October 2018Penny MordauntRoundtable: � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Government of the Netherlands, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation United States Agency for International Development International Committee of the Red Cross International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies United Nations Population Fund United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations Special Coordinator United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinato United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Management United Nations Victims� Rights Advocate European Bank of Reconstruction and Development World Bank GroupRoundtable session on safeguarding at the Safeguarding Summit�CSV
15 October 2018Penny MordauntLeyla HusseinDiscussion on Female Genital Mutation.CSV
15 October 2018Penny MordauntCDCDiscussion on CDC strategy and prioritiesCSV
12 October 2018Penny MordauntBill and Melinda Gates foundationMelinda Gates � discuss the Global Financing Facility, digital priorities and human capitalCSV
12 October 2018Penny MordauntWorld BankJim Kim � discuss the human capital indexCSV
11 October 2018Michael BatesOscar Fernandez Taranco�sMeeting to discuss UN peacebuilding fund in light of the forthcoming announcement of HMG doubling its support for the PBFCSV
10 October 2018Penny MordauntLord HallDiscussion on the BBC World ServiceCSV
10 October 2018Penny MordauntTrade Union Congress�Intoductory�meeting outlining GEO priorities�CSV
10 October 2018Harriett BaldwinAfrican Leadership Magazine InterviewTo discuss UK-Africa issues.CSV
10 October 2018Harriett BaldwinKAZA Green corridor dinner. Guests included Max Graham (CEO Space for Giants), Mike Barrett (Executive Director of Conservation & Science, WWF-UK)To discuss Illegal Wildlife issues.CSV
9 October 2018Penny MordauntCindy McCainPost-United Nations General Assembly catch up and modern slavery discussionCSV
9 October 2018Penny MordauntBaroness HelicTo discuss Preventing Sexual Guidance Initiative and Violence Against Women and GirlsCSV
9 October 2018Penny MordauntHela Clothing�Discussion of the role of enterprise and business in delivering�the Global GoalsCSV
9 October 2018Alistair BurtHealth Systems Global 2018Deliver a speech to the community of policymakers, professionals, advocates and researchers engaged in strengthening health systems worldwide.CSV
9 October 2018Alistair BurtFire AidMeeting with Fire Aid staff to discuss their programmes.CSV
9 October 2018Harriett BaldwinLord David Sainsbury (Founder and Chair) and Executive Director of Gatsby AfricaTo discuss aid projects in AfricaCSV
8 October 2018Penny MordauntTony BlairDiscuss Middle East Peace Process and the SahelCSV
5 September 2018Penny MordauntRound table- Global Steering Group for Impact Investing of Allianz Global Investors II. Bridges Fund Management Enclude CDC Group Aviva Investors Standard Chartered BankDiscussion on links between impact and development investmentCSV
4 September 2018Penny MordauntEqualities Human Rights CommissionDiscussion on the work of the EHRC.CSV
15 August 2018Penny MordauntWorld Health OrganisationCall to discuss the Ebola crisisCSV
8 August 2018Penny MordauntRound table- Shell Tanzania Songas Alaska Tanzania Industries Ltd PricewaterhouseCoopers Serengeti Breweries Limited within East African Breweries Limited World Bank Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT) Centre National Microfinance Bank PLCDiscussion on the challenges facing the Tanzanian economy, and potential opportunities for British businesses.CSV
7 August 2018Penny MordauntHawassa Industrial Park One Stop Service CentreDiscussion with Dr Arkebe and Dr Belachew on Ethiopia�s industrialisation vision and Hawassa�s place in it.CSV
7 August 2018Penny MordauntRound table - Verde Beef MOENCO Cepheus Growth Capital 8 miles Hela Clothing CDCDiscussion with British businesses who have invested across different sectors in Ethiopia.CSV
7 August 2018Penny MordauntEthiopian political analystsDiscussion on Freedom of Speech in EthiopiaCSV
7 August 2018Penny MordauntKality Foods, CDC invested food processing factoryDiscussion on the development of the food processing sector in Ethiopia and CDC Investment.CSV
1 August 2018Penny MordauntCentral bank of TunisiaIntroductory meeting with the Governor and discussed how Tunisia�s macroeconomic position remains fragile.CSV
25 July 2018Penny MordauntEqualities Human Rights CommissionCall to update on the work of the EHRC.CSV
20 July 2018Penny MordauntBadarawa Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC)Formal handover of final consignment of UKAID funded and procured drugs and equipment to Kaduna.CSV
20 July 2018Penny MordauntDisability Round Table- Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sightsavers; Disabled Persons OrganisationsDiscussion on disability in Nigeria and Nigeria�s commitment for the Global Disability Summit.CSV
20 July 2018Penny MordauntRound Table- Policy & Legal Advocacy Centre, Open Society Initiative for West Africa, Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement, Yar�Adua Foundation, BBC Media Action National Democratic InstituteDiscussion on the challenges around ensuring greater participation and inclusion in the electoral process and mitigating risks of violence ahead of 2019 General Election in Nigeria.CSV
20 July 2018Penny MordauntIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Discussion on the Election process in Nigeria and trhe need for peaceful, free and and fair elections.CSV
17 July 2018Penny MordauntStandard CharteredDiscussion on the role of the finance sector and developmentCSV
16 July 2018Penny MordauntEqualities Human Rights CommissionDiscussion on the work of the EHRC.CSV
16 July 2018Penny MordauntLloyds of LondonDiscussion on the role of the insurace sector and developmentCSV
12 July 2018Penny MordauntWorld Food ProgrammeDiscussion on food insecurity and UN reform.CSV
12 July 2018Penny MordauntInternational Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentDiscussion on food insecurity and UN reform.CSV
11 July 2018Penny MordauntAllianz Global InvestorsDiscussion on impact and development investment.CSV
11 July 2018Penny MordauntGordon BrownDiscussion on Girls EducationCSV
10 July 2018Penny MordauntThe GuardianBackground discussionCSV
9 July 2018Penny MordauntCate BlanchetteDiscussion on UNHCR and the refugee crisisCSV
5 July 2018Penny MordauntHaloDiscussion on DeminingCSV
2 July 2018Penny MordauntLondon friendDicussion ahead of the launch of the LGBT action planCSV
2 July 2018Penny MordauntPaul CollierDiscussion on Development in Fragile statesCSV
28 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
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27 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
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27 June 2018Alistair BurtDuty Visitnot statedCSV
27 June 2018Alistair BurtDuty Visitnot statedCSV
26 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
26 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
26 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
26 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
25 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
25 June 2018Penny MordauntNonot statedCSV
8 June 2018Alistair BurtDuty Visitnot statedCSV
8 June 2018Alistair BurtDuty Visitnot statedCSV
31 May 2018Penny MordauntBusinessnot statedCSV
31 May 2018Penny MordauntBusinessnot statedCSV
22 May 2018Michael BatesTo attend FAC-DEV (summit of all EU Development Ministers)not statedCSV
22 May 2018Michael BatesTo attend FAC-DEV (summit of all EU Development Ministers)not statedCSV

Meetings files not read

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Department for International Development’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.