We recommend that the FCDO prioritises engaging with product teams and technologists, rather than only policy teams, to gain a clearer understanding of the activities of companies that are developing and implementing new technologies, as well as helping to influence the activities of these companies. The Department will need to bring in and develop the internal skills and expertise it needs to effectively engage at this level (Paragraph 16) The UK’s place in shaping the international order

We recommend that the FCDO prioritises engaging with product teams and technologists, rather than only policy teams, to gain a clearer understanding of the activities of companies that are developing and implementing new technologies, as well as helping to influence the activities of these companies. The Department will need to bring in and develop the internal skills and expertise it needs to effectively engage at this level (Paragraph 16) The UK’s place in shaping the international order Type: recommendation | Number: 4 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 4.1 The FCDO agrees with the Committee’s recommendation, to engage further with the technology sector, and on the need to upskill our staff to ensure technology is at the centre of how we work internationally. Policy teams across government departments lead on a wide range of existing, critical and