Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 17
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Mandate FCDO's value for money framework for all ODA spending with formal FCDO oversight.
Conclusion
Achieving VfM for every pound of ODA is now more vital than ever, and it is essential that one consistent framework is applied across all aid spending. Given that the FCDO is the largest administrator of ODA, its published framework, in line with our recommendation in Chapter 1, should be used, with the Second Permanent Under-Secretary of the FCDO having formal oversight over the VfM of ODA spending across all departments. (Recommendation, Paragraph 50) The FCDO’s engagement with partners
Government Response
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