Fourth Report - Effectiveness of UK aid: potential impact of FCO/DFID merger
Select Committee
International Development Committee
HC 596
16 July 2020
Government response
Fourth Special Report - Effectiveness of UK Aid: Interim Report & Effectiveness of UK Aid: potential impact of FCO/DFID merger: Government Response to the Second & Fourth Reports · published 2 Oct 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Para 86
Aid spending through the FCO continues to raise concerns relating to transparency and quality of...
Recommendation
Aid spending through the FCO continues to raise concerns relating to transparency and quality of programming. With the new FCDO set to become the largest Effectiveness of UK aid: potential impact of FCO/DFID merger 39 implementing department of UK aid …
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Government Response Summary
The government commits to improving global aid transparency and maintaining high standards, stating that work has begun to integrate data systems and that the FCDO will be assessed in the 2022 Aid Transparency Index, but it does not commit to all UK ODA funding meeting the ‘good’ standard within the next year.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Para 103
Through its close work with us, and our sub-committee, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact...
Recommendation
Through its close work with us, and our sub-committee, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) is a crucial part of the robust scrutiny architecture which ensures the aid budget is well spent. ICAI’s expert reviews identify areas of good …
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Government Response Summary
The government confirms ICAI will continue to provide independent scrutiny, but its mandate will be broadened to include policy recommendations. A review has been commissioned to ensure its remit and methods align with the new department's aims, rather than retaining it in its exact current form.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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