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First Report - The FCDO’s approach to sexual and reproductive health
International Development Committee
HC 108
Published 25 January 2024
Recommendations
3
Rejected
Para 17
Calculate and commit minimum bilateral ODA for SRHR, ensuring multi-year programme funding
Recommendation
In order to meet previously set targets in this area, the FCDO should calculate a minimum percentage of bilateral Official Development Assistance to be spent on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). It should explain to the Committee why …
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Government Response Summary
The FCDO disagrees with setting minimum percentage spending targets for SRHR, arguing it would reduce budget flexibility, limit financial management capabilities, and lead to suboptimal programming.