Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 94
We welcome the enhanced due diligence central assurance assessments that DFID funded Keeping Children Safe...
Recommendation
We welcome the enhanced due diligence central assurance assessments that DFID funded Keeping Children Safe to undertake. This is an important step towards developing an understanding of how well partner organisations that receive UK ODA funding are meeting the enhanced safeguarding due diligence requirements. However, only assessing the central offices is a severe limitation. The FCDO should undertake further monitoring of its implementation partners’ adherence to the enhanced safeguarding due diligence requirements in the countries where programmes are implemented to assess how they work with aid beneficiaries. The results of these assessments should be used to inform the FCDO’s ongoing relationship with these organisations. If their implementation of recommendations is found to be too slow then the FCDO should consider the measures it has at its disposal—such banning that organisation from applying for future contracts—to hold the organisation accountable for its actions.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response discusses the importance of commitment to tackling SEA and lists existing projects related to peacekeeping missions, but does not address the recommendation for FCDO to undertake further in-country monitoring of implementation partners.
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Paragraph Reference:
94
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government · verbatim extract
Not Addressed
We will continue to monitor partners’ adherence to the enhanced safeguarding due diligence requirements on an ongoing basis and performance will impact on funding decisions. The Supply Partner Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for contract-holders on the effectiveness of their safeguarding policies and processes. Compliance with the Code of Conduct standards is monitored throughout the life of the contract. A contract can be terminated if a supplier fails to comply with these requirements. While there is no ability to “ban” an organisation under the procurement regulations, the FCDO does consider any reasonable ground for exclusion against the advertised criteria. Seventh Special Report of Session 2019–21 7
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