UK aid for refugee host countries
International Development Committee
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Inquiry
Report and Government response published The International Development Committee held an inquiry into UK support for countries which host large numbers of refugees. The inquiry focused on the case studies of Jordan and Lebanon, both of which have hosted large numbers of Palestinian refugees since 1948 and refugees from Syria …
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Recommendations
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Conclusion
1
Report
2
Oral sessions
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Events
Activity timeline 6 events
20 Oct
2023
2023
26 May
2023
2023
Report published
17 Jan
2023
2023
Oral evidence
17 Jan
2023
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
15 Nov
2022
2022
Oral evidence
15 Nov
2022
2022
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
17 Jan 2023
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UK aid to refugee host countries
H.E Rami Mortada · Embassy of Lebanon in the United Kingdom
Hoda Samra Souaiby · UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Lebanon
Najat El Hamri · MAG (Mines Advisory Group)
Suzanne Takkenberg · Action Against Hunger Lebanon
15 Nov 2022
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UK aid for refugee host countries
Amy Schmidt · Norwegian Refugee Council Jordan
Dominik Bartsch · United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
H.E. Manar Dabbas · Kingdom of Jordan
Sabine Abi Aad · ActionAid Arab Region
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Report - UK aid for refugee host countries | HC 426 | 26 May 2023 | 7 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
1 result
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Recommendation
Acknowledged
Eighth Report - UK aid for refugee…
Push for Grand Bargain commitments, supporting local responders and avoiding unsuitable approaches.
The UK Government should use the Forum to push for action on the commitments set out in the Grand Bargain which was agreed at the World Humanitarian Summit in 2016 to: increase and support multi-year investment in the institutional capacities …
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Government Response
The government agrees to use the GRF to push for Grand Bargain commitments, stating that its existing Humanitarian Framework outlines objectives to drive reforms, prioritise assistance, protect people, and prevent shocks. It remains committed to localisation and supporting local leadership, as outlined in the HF.