Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
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The inclusion of women in the design of Zero Hunger policy and programming is vital for equitable and cost-effective progress toward SDG2. Moreover, programming that does not use carefully disaggregated data to ensure it is sensitive to both gender and age dimensions of hunger is unlikely to achieve sustainable results. …
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The inclusion of women in the design of Zero Hunger policy and programming is vital for equitable and cost-effective progress toward SDG2. Moreover, programming that does not use carefully disaggregated data to ensure it is sensitive to both gender and age dimensions of hunger is unlikely to achieve sustainable results. (Conclusion, Paragraph 20)
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Government response AI summary
The government's response did not address the conclusion regarding the vital role of including women and using disaggregated data in Zero Hunger policy and programming. Instead, it discussed disability and the impact of Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending reductions.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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We call on the Government to renew its focus on improving both the gender relevance of nutrition-specific funding as well as the sensitivity of gender- specific programming to food systems and nutrition. (Recommendation, Paragraph 21)
Government response AI summary
The government's response did not address the recommendation to renew its focus on improving gender relevance in nutrition-specific funding and gender-specific programming. Instead, it discussed efforts to address conflict-induced hunger and improve the predictability of the FCDO's Official Development Assistance budget.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Disabled people are particularly vulnerable to hunger and their needs must be incorporated into all Zero Hunger focussed programming. The Government have made important steps in this direction. (Conclusion, Paragraph 31)
Government response AI summary
The government partially agreed, recognizing the vulnerability of disabled people to hunger, but deferred concrete action on incorporating their needs into programming, stating it was necessary to pause the refresh of the Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy until after the multi-year Spending Review due to …
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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We recommend the Government specifically address the linkages between nutrition and disability in the refresh of the Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy. We request the relevant section of the updated strategy is shared with the Committee. (Recommendation, Paragraph 32)
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We recommend the Government specifically address the linkages between nutrition and disability in the refresh of the Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy. We request the relevant section of the updated strategy is shared with the Committee. (Recommendation, Paragraph 32)
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Government response AI summary
The government acknowledges the linkages between nutrition and disability but has paused the refresh of the Disability Inclusion and Rights Strategy due to ODA budget cuts, deferring consideration until after the multi-year Spending Review has concluded.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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The next frontier for international development programming and policy is the meaningful and mainstreamed inclusion of local decision making. Whether at national or regional government level, or closer to the grassroots at NGO or household level, the Government has some ambitious and worthy intentions. For example, we welcome the Government’s …
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The next frontier for international development programming and policy is the meaningful and mainstreamed inclusion of local decision making. Whether at national or regional government level, or closer to the grassroots at NGO or household level, the Government has some ambitious and worthy intentions. For example, we welcome the Government’s resolve to support the national plans of their Official Development Assistance- eligible partners. However, a concerted effort will be needed across the FCDO for these aspirations to become a reality. (Conclusion, Paragraph 60) Leadership on the international stage
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Government response AI summary
The government partially agreed, stating that locally driven action is central to their current efforts in development. However, any decisions to develop new delivery frameworks for local decision-making are deferred pending the outcome of the ongoing Spending Review.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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We recommend the Government lead by example at the Nutrition for Growth summit with a commitment to making a generous and well-targeted pledge as well as a new reach commitment on nutrition and food security within the next six months. This would focus efforts and improve accountability. (Recommendation, Paragraph 67)
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We recommend the Government lead by example at the Nutrition for Growth summit with a commitment to making a generous and well-targeted pledge as well as a new reach commitment on nutrition and food security within the next six months. This would focus efforts and improve accountability. (Recommendation, Paragraph 67)
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Government response AI summary
The government was unable to make a generous funding commitment or new reach commitment at the Nutrition for Growth Summit due to an ongoing Spending Review. It will explore options for future pledges and policy commitments in 2025 once the Spending Review is finalised.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Beyond the OECD Development Assistance Committee nutrition indicators, monitoring of the contribution that the FCDO’s programming is making toward the SDG2 goal has been insufficient. In order to know and understand what works, the FCDO needs a common set of indicators that can be measured at multiple levels. (Conclusion, Paragraph …
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Beyond the OECD Development Assistance Committee nutrition indicators, monitoring of the contribution that the FCDO’s programming is making toward the SDG2 goal has been insufficient. In order to know and understand what works, the FCDO needs a common set of indicators that can be measured at multiple levels. (Conclusion, Paragraph 76) 54
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Government response AI summary
The government partially agreed, stating that decisions on future ODA spending and new delivery frameworks are being worked through as part of the Spending Review, which limits their ability to commit to new monitoring indicators. They highlighted existing support for the Child Nutrition Fund and …
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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We urge the Government to continue to explore the application of cash transfers alongside a locally led process of agricultural and nutritional development. (Recommendation, Paragraph 82) Toward solutions—The Zero Hunger strategic delivery framework
Government response AI summary
The government recognizes the importance of cash transfers but states it will take the recommendation and further action into consideration as part of the ongoing FCDO Spending Review and refresh of FCDO priorities.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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We recommend that by the end of 2025 a Zero Hunger strategic delivery framework is created that acknowledges the complex interrelationships between climate, gender, disability, conflict, food security and nutrition. The framework should have clear and practical guidance for civil servants 55 and delivery partners as to how programming should …
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We recommend that by the end of 2025 a Zero Hunger strategic delivery framework is created that acknowledges the complex interrelationships between climate, gender, disability, conflict, food security and nutrition. The framework should have clear and practical guidance for civil servants 55 and delivery partners as to how programming should take into account aspects of SDG2 in its design and how they can access technical support. Specifically: a. It should facilitate impact measurement for how programming contributes to SDG2 using the OECD Development Assistance Committee nutrition indicators, as well as consistent indicators on sustainable food systems. There should also be guidance on disaggregated data collection for women, youth and people with disabilities as well as a designated hub for the processing of the data. b. The framework should have inter-departmental applicability ensuring all programming receiving Official Development Assistance is being guided by its principles and objectives. c. We recommend all programmes eligible for funding should be required to demonstrate alignment to the strategy and set out how they address or consider the complex dimensions of hunger. d. We recommend that the delivery framework provides clear principles to guide UK diplomatic and trade activity as it relates to achieving SDG2 and guidance on how to measure policy impact in this area. e. As part of the framework, we recommend that the FCDO implement a standardised approach for lessons learning and information sharing between locally and centrally managed programme staff. (Recommendation, Paragraph 85)
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Government response AI summary
The government agrees in principle to a Zero Hunger framework but defers decisions on creating delivery frameworks until after the completion of the ongoing Spending Review and subsequent departmental prioritisation and allocation process.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Within the Zero Hunger delivery framework we recommend significant attention is paid to increasing local ownership across the breadth of FCDO programming that impacts on, or is impacted by, nutrition and food security: a. As part of the Zero Hunger strategic framework, the Government should set an ambition for the …
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Within the Zero Hunger delivery framework we recommend significant attention is paid to increasing local ownership across the breadth of FCDO programming that impacts on, or is impacted by, nutrition and food security: a. As part of the Zero Hunger strategic framework, the Government should set an ambition for the percentage of Zero Hunger related funding to be delivered by local organisations by 2028. b. Specific guidance on local ownership should support staff and partners in setting risk thresholds appropriate to this way of working and flexible approaches to processes. Specifically, the Government needs to consider how it can make its tendering process more accessible for small and medium sized businesses, and local organisations, to apply for and deliver. 56 c. Funding mechanisms should be more flexible to the needs of individual local partners and, where necessary, allow for longer project cycles, higher in direct costs, in order to achieve the capacity-building required to close any gaps between accountability requirements and local capacity. d. We encourage the Government to take every opportunity to support its Official Development Assistance-eligible partners in their own plans around food systems and nutrition. (Recommendation, Paragraph 86)
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Government response AI summary
The government agrees that locally-driven action is central to its efforts but defers any decisions on setting ambitions for local funding or developing new delivery frameworks until after the ongoing Spending Review is complete.
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office