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Recommendation
Fourth Report - Effectiveness of UK aid…
Accepted in Part
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 spending, this trend is very concerning. The Government should set …
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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 spending, this trend is very concerning. The Government should set out how it intends to ensure that ODA administered through the new FCDO meets high standards for transparency in its programming. Consequently, it should commit to all UK ODA funding meeting the transparency standard of ‘good’ within the next year.
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Government response AI 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 …
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Recommendation
Fourth Report - Effectiveness of UK aid…
Accepted in Part
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 practice as well as areas for improvement, helping the UK …
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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 practice as well as areas for improvement, helping the UK to maintain its reputation as an international development superpower. It also satisfies the statutory requirement set out in the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015 for independent scrutiny of UK aid spending. There is simply no reason to change these arrangements. We recommend that the Government retains ICAI in its current form in order to provide thorough and independent scrutiny of the UK’s aid budget.
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Government response AI 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 …
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office