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International Development Secretary to boost infrastructure in the poorest countries and help create our future trading partners

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Picture showing Alok Sharma in Ethiopia with Unilever factory workers Bethlehem Tesfaye and Mieraf Tesfaye

The Telegraph has published an article today following an interview with the International Development Secretary Alok Sharma on his first visit to Ethiopia.

The Financial Times reports on safety concerns for UK aid funded classrooms in Pakistan

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The Financial Times has published a story on safety concerns for some UK aid funded classrooms in Pakistan. DFID is making sure every school and classroom is fit for purpose, at no extra cost to the British taxpayer.  

International Development Secretary Alok Sharma makes first overseas visit to Africa’s largest economy

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International Development Secretary Alok Sharma made his first international visit to Nigeria to see how UK aid is helping to generate billions of pounds worth of trade and investment opportunities for African and British businesses.