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6th report - The FCDO's Approach to Displaced People
International Development Committee
HC 525
Published 17 September 2025
Conclusions (3)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Programming to reduce poverty, which drives displacement and exacerbates other drivers, has received a declining share of ODA in recent years. (Conclusion, Paragraph 29)
Government Response Summary
The government states it is actively engaging internationally to strengthen the response to forced displacement and continues humanitarian interventions, prioritising development, but does not specifically address the observed declining share of ODA for poverty reduction.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The Government appears to have devised a strategy for influencing multilateral institutions, most notably the World Bank. This is a welcome effort to reinvigorate UK engagement at the multilateral level, given the significant cuts to other parts of the UK ODA budget. (Conclusion, Paragraph 56) 34
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the importance of influencing multilateral institutions, confirming its strategy to prioritise multilateral partners in the ODA budget and continue driving reform to maximise impact and effectiveness, particularly with the World Bank.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
The private sector can play a pivotal role in stimulating the economies of fragile and conflict-affected states. British International Investment has a strong track record of investing in difficult environments, particularly within fragile and conflict-affected states, helping to mitigate the drivers of displacement. (Conclusion, Paragraph 87)
Government Response Summary
The government recognises the importance of strengthening the private sector in fragile and conflict-affected states and welcomes the committee's recognition of British International Investment's strong track record in these contexts, affirming its role in mitigating displacement drivers.