Committees

The philosophy and culture of aid

Inquiry

The International Development Committee has launched the second sub-inquiry under its umbrella inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid. In this sub-inquiry the Committee intends to explore the big, philosophical questions around the purpose and effectiveness of international aid. It is seeking evidence that answers some or all of these important questions and helps to shape conversations on the Government’s international development strategy.

Further details of the scope of the inquiry are given in the terms of reference: Sub-inquiry into the philosophy of aid

This inquiry is currently accepting evidence

The deadline date for submissions to this inquiry was Friday 17 September 2021. However, the committee is still accepting written evidence submissions beyond this date. 

Read the call for evidence before submitting

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
30 November 2021 - 2pm to 4pm
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Next activity

Oral evidence, 2:30pm to 4pm

Inquiry The philosophy and culture of aid

Past events

Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
9 November 2021 - 2pm to 4:30pm
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
7 September 2021 - 1:45pm to 4:30pm
Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
15 June 2021 - 1:30pm to 4pm
Virtual meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
25 May 2021 - 1:30pm to 4pm
Virtual meeting

Contact us

  • Email: indcom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: indcom@parliament.uk, 020 7219 1223/1226 (Inquiry, evidence and General enquiries) / doylem@parliament.uk, 07842 601500 (Media enquiries only)
  • Address: International Development Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA