Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 8
8
In-country missions require greater autonomy for ODA spending within the FCDO policy framework.
Conclusion
The FCDO has an impressive and nuanced understanding of situations on- the-ground through its overseas network and local staff. As part of the next round of spending decisions, in-country missions must have the autonomy needed to spend ODA within the Government’s wider development policy framework. (Conclusion, Paragraph 24)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 22 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗