Eighth Report - Covid-19 in developing countries: secondary impacts

Select Committee
International Development Committee HC 1186 26 January 2021
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 14 items (13 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 14 of 14 classified)
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 5
Acknowledged 2
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 1
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Eighth Special Report: Covid-19 in developing countries: secondary impacts: Government Response to the Eighth Report of the Committee, Session 2019–21 · published 26 Apr 2021
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2 Conclusion Accepted
Para 12
We support the Foreign Secretary’s inclusion of key secondary impacts of covid-19, such as famine,...
Conclusion
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 Summary
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
Para 17
The pandemic is having a particularly detrimental effect upon already vulnerable groups by reinforcing inequalities...
Recommendation
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 Summary
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
At a time of heightened need, it is more important than ever that healthcare is...
Recommendation
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 Summary
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
We welcome the FCDO’s continued commitment to prioritising girls’ education in UK ODA funding.
Recommendation
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 Summary
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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