16 Acknowledged

With Ethiopia currently the UK’s largest bilateral recipient of ODA, we are surprised that the...

Conclusion
With Ethiopia currently the UK’s largest bilateral recipient of ODA, we are surprised that the UK Government has not allocated more financial assistance to the humanitarian response to the crisis in Tigray.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's surprise by stating total UK support to the crisis is £47.7m since November 2020, and that they keep their level of support under review while also engaging through diplomatic and political channels.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
Total UK support to the crisis is £47.7m since November 2020 and we keep our level of support under review. In addition to financial support the UK has been, and will remain, actively engaged in addressing the conflict through diplomatic and political channels.
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.2 yrs
Report published 30 Apr 2021