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An audit will also help the FCDO along with other donors to hold aid organisations...

Recommendation
An audit will also help the FCDO along with other donors to hold aid organisations accountable for their treatment of whistle-blowers. The results of an audit could help donors to develop incentives for managers to encourage effective reporting on standards of conduct.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the recommendation, stating that ongoing conversations between the Safeguarding Unit and Consular Assistance Department will factor it in as their work continues.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
Safeguarding Unit and Consular Assistance Department began conversations in 2020 about this join-up and we will factor in this recommendation as the work continues. Seventh Special Report of Session 2019–21 5
Source
Committee International Development Committee
Inquiry Sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector: next steps
Report Seventh Report - Progress on tackling the sexual exploitation and abuse of aid beneficiaries 14 Jan 2021 HC 605
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Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.5 yrs
Report published 14 Jan 2021