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Welcome to the International Development Committee. The International Development Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Department for International Development and its associated public bodies. The Committee also takes an interest in the policies and procedures of the multilateral agencies and non-government organisations to which DFID contributes.

 

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Date Business
13 June 2012
9:30 am
Subject: Development situation in Malawi
Witness(es): Michelle Kwamy, World Vision, Diana Noble and Rod Evison, CDC Group; Mr Stephen O'Brien MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department for International Development (at 10.10 am)
Location: The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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