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Afghanistan's Humanitarian Crisis

Although Afghanistan may not feature as heavily on our television screens in recent months, we must be under no illusion that the situation on the ground is only deteriorating further with each passing day

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Global Britain Podcast: Nusrat Ghani MP

CGP Communications Manager Ryan Baldry was joined by Nusrat Ghani MP for the latest episode of the Global Britain Podcast. This week, they discussed Nus’ journey into politics, what Global Britain should stand for on the world stage, being the MP representing Winnie the Pooh and what it’s like being one of the UK Parliamentarians to be sanctioned by China.

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The Role of Development in UK Security

For many years Ukraine has been a battleground in the contest between Western democratic and economic systems and Russia’s strategy of taking her near-abroad hostage through frozen conflicts and hybrid warfare. The current crisis raises the stakes sharply beyond the geography and politics of Ukraine and, more than ever, the outcome matters greatly to the people of the United Kingdom.

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Business and Trade as a Force For Good

On Monday 24th January, the Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a private roundtable discussion with Members of Parliament and business representatives to discuss the role that trade can have in lifting prosperity around the world.

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Why Britain Can’t Afford to Fall Behind in Africa

Britain’s relationship with Africa matters. The world’s oldest continent, today Africa is also its youngest, with 60% of its population under the age of 25. Its huge potential for growth is underscored by the fact that Africa is currently home to a staggering 8 of the 15 fastest growing economies in the world.

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G20 & COP26: What Happened?

November 2021 will definitely be remembered as an incredibly important month for the UK on the world stage and one where the future of the planet has been on the line.

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Coalition for Global Prosperity Hosts Bill Gates in Parliament

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were today delighted to host Bill Gates and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Parliament for a roundtable discussion on the upcoming COP26 summit as well as upcoming challenges and opportunities for the UK and wider Global Britain Strategy.

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Afghanistan's Next Chapter - Panel Discussion

Afghanistan’s Next Chapter: What Happens as British and Nato Troops Leave? (Marking 20th Anniversary of British Troops in Afghanistan). Panel Hosted with Conservative Friends of Afghanistan. Featuring Rt Hon Dr Liam Fox MP, James Heappey MP (Armed Forces Minister) James Cowan (CEO Halo Trust), Laura Round, Shabnam Nassimi and chaired by Ryan Henson.

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The Challenges and Opportunities Facing the New Foreign Secretary (ConHome)

King Charles Street has a new occupant, one committed to helping ‘Uber riding, Air BnB'ing, Deliveroo eating, Freedom Fighters get on in life.’ A champion of capitalism, Liz Truss is now in pole position to put the values and economics that have lifted more people out of poverty across the globe than any other system in the history of mankind, at the heart of British international development policy.

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In Conversation with the Rt Hon David Davis MP

Ryan Henson, CEO of the Coalition for Global Prosperity, interviews David Davis MP - former Brexit Secretary, civil libertarian and vocal campaigner - about Global Britain’s place in the world, international development in turbulent times, modern Conservatism, his personal politics, and offers the audience a chance to put their questions to him, too.

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In Conversation With Lisa Nandy MP, Shadow Foreign Secretary

The Coalition for Global Prosperity joined with the Labour Campaign for International Development to host Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy MP for our “In Conversation” event hosted on the fringe of the 2021 Labour Party Conference in Brighton. Lisa Nandy MP set out her vision of how the UK should establish itself on the world stage now we have left the EU.

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