Humanitarian crises monitoring: coronavirus in developing countries: secondary impacts

International Development Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 2 Apr 2020 Closed: 1 Dec 2021 Parliament page
Report and Government response published Within its report, the IDC warned the secondary impacts – ranging from non-covid healthcare to hunger, and crippling international debt to gender quality – could be more severe than the virus itself to countries in the Global South. The IDC found widespread disruptions to routine … Read more
19 Recommendations
1 Conclusion
2 Reports
8 Oral sessions
1 Letter
8 Events
Activity timeline 13 events
26 Apr
2021
Report published
26 Jan
2021
Report published
26 Jan
2021
Report published
24 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
13 Nov
2020
Report published
10 Nov
2020
Oral evidence
15 Sep
2020
Oral evidence
6 Jul
2020
Oral evidence
2 Jul
2020
Oral evidence
16 Jun
2020
Oral evidence
4 Jun
2020
Oral evidence
19 May
2020
Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions 8 sessions
24 Nov 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: coronavirus in developing countries: secondary impacts
Darren Welch · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Gwen Hines · Save the Children Jennifer Miquel · UNFPA Jordan Lee Webster · ActionAid UK Matthew Wyatt · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Rachel Turner · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Wendy Morton · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
10 Nov 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: coronavirus in developing countries: secondary impacts
Donal Brown · International Fund for Agricultural Development Dr Graham MacKay · Bond Dr Louisa Cox · Fairtrade Foundation Lamis Al-Iryani · Social Fund for Development - Yemen Sultana Begum · Norwegian Refugee Council Tim Jones · Jubilee Debt Campaign
15 Sep 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of the coronavirus
Dr Timothy Russell · London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Kate White · Medecins Sans Frontieres Linh Schroeder · International Committee of the Red Cross Professor Azra Ghani · School of Public Health, Imperial College Professor Francesco Checchi OBE · London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Selena Victor · Mercy Corps
6 Jul 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus
Dr Charlotte Watts · Department for International Development Matthew Wyatt · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Nick Dyer · Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office Rachel Glennerster · University of Chicago Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
2 Jul 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus
Dr Josie Golding · Wellcome Trust (part of both CEPI and the Covid Therapeutics Accelerator (CTA) partnership) Dr Samia Saad · Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Professor David Heymann CBE · Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)
16 Jun 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus
Amanda Glassman · Center for Global Development Daniel Graymore · Department for International Development Dr Charlotte Watts · Department for International Development Dr Tamsyn Barton · Independent Commission for Aid Impact
4 Jun 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: Impact of the Coronavirus
Farah Kabir · Action Aid, Bangladesh Ghassan Abou Chaar · Médecins Sans Frontières Ndubisi Anyanwu · Mercy Corps
15 May 2020
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Humanitarian crises monitoring: impact of coronavirus
Bob Kitchen · International Rescue Committee Gwen Hines · Save the Children Marian Schilperoord · UNHCR Ms Aleema Shivji · Humanity & Inclusion UK Nick Dearden · Global Justice Now Robert Mardini · International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Rosemary Forest · Peace Direct
Recommendations & Conclusions
7 results
Clear
1 Recommendation Accepted
Fifth Report - Humanitarian crises…
We recommend that, as part of a renewed consistent approach to promoting global health, the...
We recommend that, as part of a renewed consistent approach to promoting global health, the FCDO should continue to fund existing programmes aimed at the eradication of previously identified diseases. The Government should use its integrated voice to lobby development … Read more
Government Response
The government accepts the recommendation, stating it will continue to fund existing global health programmes for previously identified diseases, including through investments in Gavi, the Global Fund, and the WHO. It views COVID-19 efforts as complementary to these goals.
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2 Recommendation Accepted
Fifth Report - Humanitarian crises…
Successive UK governments have always stated that safeguarding and action against gender-based violence, including sexual...
Successive UK governments have always stated that safeguarding and action against gender-based violence, including sexual violence, were high priorities for action. We have previously welcomed this stance and recommend that the new Department continues to make it a priority to … Read more
Government Response
The government affirms its commitment to eliminating gender-based violence, detailing existing programs, reoriented FCDO initiatives, and recent efforts like the £1.3 million Global Survivors Fund, thereby demonstrating ongoing leadership and action in this area.
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3 Recommendation Accepted
Fifth Report - Humanitarian crises…
We recommend that the Government continues to project clearly onto the international stage, the importance...
We recommend that the Government continues to project clearly onto the international stage, the importance it places on the UK’s place within the rules-based international infrastructure and the crucial foundations of human rights and the rule of law as fundamental … Read more
Government Response
The government commits to continuing its work in demonstrating UK leadership on the international stage, promoting a rules-based system, global security, human rights, and the rule of law, leveraging opportunities like the upcoming G7 Presidency.
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2 Conclusion Accepted
Eighth Report - Covid-19 in develo…
We support the Foreign Secretary’s inclusion of key secondary impacts of covid-19, such as famine,...
We support the Foreign Secretary’s inclusion of key secondary impacts of covid-19, such as famine, in the new Strategic Framework for UK ODA. However, we are concerned that the framework omits other crucial areas, including an explicit commitment to poverty … Read more
Government Response
The government reiterates its commitment to the global fight against poverty as central to FCDO's mission, stating that its ODA priorities are set in pursuit of poverty reduction and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, consistent with existing legislation.
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4 Recommendation Accepted
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The pandemic is having a particularly detrimental effect upon already vulnerable groups by reinforcing inequalities...
The pandemic is having a particularly detrimental effect upon already vulnerable groups by reinforcing inequalities and discrimination. To counteract this, we recommend that the FCDO take the following steps: • To undertake and publish impact assessments as quickly as possible … Read more
Government Response
The government states that its partners are already publishing rapid assessments and that FCDO has internal guidance on inclusive data and beneficiary engagement, suggesting current practices align with the recommendation's aims without committing to new specific actions or deadlines.
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7 Recommendation Accepted
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At a time of heightened need, it is more important than ever that healthcare is...
At a time of heightened need, it is more important than ever that healthcare is provided in a way that uses stretched resources as efficiently as possible through integrating responses to multiple health challenges. As part of a global health … Read more
Government Response
The government outlines its commitment to Universal Health Coverage and strengthening health systems to provide essential services without financial hardship, citing existing investments and market-shaping interventions. It also describes ongoing efforts to balance COVID-19 response with maintaining existing essential health services and adapting them to be COVID-secure.
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14 Recommendation Accepted
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We welcome the FCDO’s continued commitment to prioritising girls’ education in UK ODA funding.
We welcome the FCDO’s continued commitment to prioritising girls’ education in UK ODA funding. However, we are concerned that the pandemic will push back progress in this area, with rising poverty levels forcing girls out of school and remote teaching … Read more
Government Response
The government asserts that its decisions are already evidence-informed and data-driven, and provides examples of ongoing initiatives like the Girls’ Education Challenge programme, which involves working with local NGOs and adapting teaching methods to reach marginalized girls.
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Government Response AI assessment · 20 of 19 classified
Accepted 7
Accepted in Part 5
Acknowledged 2
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 4
Total 19 recs + 1 conclusion
Correspondence 1 letter
19 May 2020 Correspondence from the Secretary of State, relating to resilience building to Covid-19 in the Global South and correspondence with DFID suppliers
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