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‘Sweat the asset’: new development minister plots path to make UK aid count

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UK development minister Kirsty McNeill has outlined a strategic approach to British foreign aid, centered on the phrase "sweat the asset," while affirming the Labour government's manifesto commitment to restore aid spending to 0.7% of gross domestic product.

Speaking publicly on the direction of her department, McNeill emphasized a strong personal belief in international aid alongside a commitment to ensuring value for money for taxpayers. The policy path is explicitly designed to address and allay voter concerns regarding the efficiency and impact of government spending abroad.

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