Building stability overseas strategy

Shared jointly by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), this strategy outlines a coherent approach to conflict prevention based on a progressive vision of ‘stability’. 

The United Kingdom's National Security Council (NSC) is the central point for prompt, coherent and coordinated decision making on national security issues. Within the NSC the Foreign Secretary and  International Development Secretary, working closely with the Defence Secretary, are the lead Ministers for building stability overseas. These three Secretaries of State will jointly champion implementation of the strategy in this report. The four key areas presented are: 

1. Mainstreaming the BSOS approach throughout government.

2. Increasing understanding of and buy-in to the idea of upstream conflict prevention.

3. Mainstreaming a gender perspective.

4. Debate and scrutiny of BSOS implementation

Department for International Development, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defence 2011

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. We're ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of girls and women and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit.

The FCO promotes British interests overseas, supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe.

The Ministry of Defence protects the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad.