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<p>The Defence Diversity and Inclusion Programme (DDIP) is a high priority change
programme aimed at increasing the diversity of our workforce - both military and civilian.
The Defence Board agreed in 2014 that the DDIP should be regarded as core business,
on a par with other Defence Transformation activities.</p><p>The main purpose of the
DDIP is to ensure that Ministry of Defence outputs are delivered by the right mix
of capable and motivated people that appropriately represent the breadth of the society
we exist to defend, now and in the future. The programme continues to drive real change
in the core areas of leadership and culture; recruitment; retention and progression;
and outreach, seeking to remove barriers where they might exist.</p><p>The benefits
of this will be better access to talent for Defence's workforce and improving the
Armed Forces' ability to achieve overall recruitment levels; improved decision making
as a result of the different perspectives that come from a more diverse workforce;
greater levels of cultural understanding so that we are more effective and trusted
in our international operations and activities; improved workforce engagement and
morale; and better relations with, and support from, the wide range of communities
within British society as a result of a more representative workforce.</p>
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