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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 2

    THIS is what achieves: life-changing progress around the world

    4:50 AM - 2 Apr 2016 · Details
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  2. 3 hours ago

    Great news! See how is helping move on from Ebola to a stronger future

    7:30 AM - 15 May 2016 · Details
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  3. 6 hours ago

    Meet the apprentices. Getting skills. Getting paid. Getting degrees.

    4:15 AM - 15 May 2016 · Details
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  4. 8 hours ago

    Don’t miss out on voting at . Find out how at

    2:30 AM - 15 May 2016 · Details
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  5. 9 hours ago

    In the younger you are, the higher the stakes - register by 7 June & use your vote

    1:02 AM - 15 May 2016 · Details
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  6. May 14

    From paying the right tax to keeping an eye on cowboy constructors - see how is helping to beat corruption

    16 retweets 9 likes
  7. May 14

    Get all the news & announcements from the summit held in London this week:

    6:20 AM - 14 May 2016 · Details
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  8. May 14

    2 important diary dates – 7 June to register to vote & 23 June for the

    4:30 AM - 14 May 2016 · Details
    17 retweets 6 likes
  9. May 14

    ICYMI: Watch & discuss protecting children in crises

    2:45 AM - 14 May 2016 · Details
    9 retweets 13 likes
  10. May 13

    . meets students raising £ for :

    10:30 AM - 13 May 2016 · Details
    9 retweets 11 likes
  11. May 13

    NEWS: joins British students fundraising for Syria’s children on :

    7 retweets 11 likes
  12. May 13

    .: "Access to medical treatment is not a privilege it is a fundamental right"

    13 retweets 1 like
  13. May 13

    NEWS: discusses improving women's economic opportunities w/ business leaders and gender specialists

    15 retweets 5 likes
  14. May 13

    Blocking of humanitarian convoy to Daraya is unacceptable & in violation of international humanitarian law

    42 retweets 25 likes
  15. May 13

    Lady in Dereige camp buys food for her family thanks to supported voucher scheme

    7:15 AM - 13 May 2016 · Details
    7 retweets 6 likes
  17. May 12

    . Commission of Inquiry on condemns unlawful attacks on civilians & civilians infrastructure:

    9 retweets 2 likes
  18. May 12

    Removal of baby milk from aid convoys by regime led to severe malnutrition in & towns under siege in

    18 retweets 6 likes
  19. May 13

    The – you can’t miss it. Register by 7 June to take part.

    12:30 AM - 13 May 2016 · Details
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  20. May 12

    Voting by post in the ? Apply for your ballot by 8 June! Find out more at

    12:01 PM - 12 May 2016 · Details
    15 retweets 5 likes
  21. May 12

    NEWS: UK to lead global partnerships to tackle corruption & share expertise

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    9:15 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  22. May 11

    Please RT to help a child like Nirmala walk again! Every donation doubled by

    4:34 AM - 11 May 2016 · Details
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  23. May 12

    PM: If we want to tackle poverty, beat extremism & narrow the gap between rich and poor we have to tackle corruption.

    211 retweets 163 likes
  24. May 12

    PM: Today the world has come together in a coalition of the willing to expose, punish & drive out corruption.

    113 retweets 107 likes
  26. May 12

    We're helping Afghans ensure their building contractors don't take shortcuts

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    7:28 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  27. May 11 Lambeth, London

    What's the role of in tackling ? Read our summit paper:

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    1:56 AM - 11 May 2016 · Details
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  28. May 12

    Thx we're working to combat in

    4:15 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  29. May 12

    Great to speak last night at annual conf. DFID is strong supporter & glad to see it growing.

    5:06 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  30. May 12

    . see's how UK aid is helping build a brighter future

    6:35 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  31. May 12

    The smart app supporting in ! Read more

    5:01 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  32. May 12

    .: UK-led partnership network will help stamp out corrupt practices in institutions

    7 retweets 6 likes
  33. May 12

    "This is against the poorest." See how helped Shahida find hope again:

    5:18 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  34. May 12

    Check out what your country has committed to at today's Summit

    12 retweets 7 likes
  35. May 12

    NEWS: UK to lead global partnerships by sharing professional expertise:

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    4:44 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  36. May 12 London, England

    Read the first ever Global Declaration Against Corruption, announced at today's summit

    247 retweets 111 likes
  37. May 12

    From tax troubles to cowboy constructors – supports people power to beat :

    3:46 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  38. May 12 London, England

    We've just published our 3rd open government national action plan @ summit

    47 retweets 19 likes
  39. May 12

    Businesses! wants to hear from you about challenges & successes you've had getting women into jobs:

    6 retweets 5 likes
  41. May 12

    Corruption poses an enormous obstacle to global development. - |

    2:40 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  42. May 12

    : We need to fight this evil - undermines ability of countries to finance dev.

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    2:33 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  43. May 12 London, England

    President Buhari: " is calling on this summit to trace & facilitate the recovery of stolen funds & assets hidden in secret accounts"

    220 retweets 64 likes
  44. May 12

    Watch live & follow updates via , &

    Summit kicks off in : drains money from . More action needed.
    10 retweets 2 likes
  45. May 12

    Ben Jackson " aid helps fight corruption in many parts of the world"

    12:32 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  47. May 12

    Closing the door of corruption opens a door to prosperity –

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    12:50 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  48. May 12

    Ahead of today's summit, we're publishing a new collection of essays

    12:05 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
    211 retweets 178 likes
  49. May 12

    Why is today's Summit crucial for poor countries? Tap or click the pic.

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    12:12 AM - 12 May 2016 · Details
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  50. May 11

    Excited to launch Sierra Leone's Energy Revolution with President and Energy Minister

    9:21 AM - 11 May 2016 · Details
    19 retweets 18 likes
  51. May 11

    Power to the people: a big step forward for energy access in Sierra Leone

    Excited to launch Sierra Leone's Energy Revolution with President and Energy Minister
    13 retweets 14 likes

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