Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 1
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Despite the numerous development challenges continuing to face marginalised communities in Pakistan, UK bilateral aid...
Conclusion
Despite the numerous development challenges continuing to face marginalised communities in Pakistan, UK bilateral aid spending in the country has dramatically decreased since 2016. We heard evidence about how this puts the future development of marginalised groups, and their ability to reach their potential, at risk. This is at odds with the UK Government’s objectives in Pakistan, especially with regard to its prioritisation of girls’ education.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
Response: Levels of UK ODA funding reflect the development gains Pakistan has made, with UK support, and its progress to lower middle-income country status. UK aid in Pakistan is carefully targeted towards delivering development impact for Pakistan’s most vulnerable groups. Girls and marginalised communities are targeted in development programmes and prioritised within our education and health programmes, and in programmes working on human rights and inclusion issues. HMG continues to support Pakistan’s growth and development as we transition our development relationship from reliance on bilateral aid, to a broad range of partnerships which will continue to support marginalised groups in Pakistan.