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The Independent Commission for Aid Impact scrutinises UK aid spending. We work to ensure UK aid is spent effectively, for those who need it most, and delivers value for UK taxpayers.

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ICAI parliamentary event underlines value of scrutiny in a time of aid budget reductions

13 Jun 2025

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) held a launch event for its Fourth Commission in Parliament on Wednesday 11…

Terms of reference published: UK aid for energy transition

5 Jun 2025

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has today published more information about our forthcoming review assessing the UK’s development…

ICAI confirms approach to following up on recommendations from 2023-24

19 May 2025

Each year, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) assesses progress made by the government on implementing our recommendations to…

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11 Jun 1932738818454491449

We are in Parliament today for an event hosted by @CommonsIDC @SarahChampionMP discussing what valuable independent scrutiny of #UKaid looks like in a world of budget reductions and difficult choices for government 🌍

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11 Jun 1932740091002138912

We also heard interesting perspectives from @dhnnjyn and @EvieAspinall_ on the importance of transparency and how development plays a key role in perceptions of the UK globally @NEF @TheBFPG

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5 Jun 1930614424127103288

We’ve published more information about our forthcoming review assessing the UK’s development support for clean energy transition in low- and middle-income countries.

Find out more: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/review/uk-aid-for-energy-transition/

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Each year, we follow up with government to assess progress on implementing our recommendations to improve the effectiveness of UK aid spending ☑️

Find out about our approach to revisiting reviews from 2023-24: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/follow-up-recommendations-2023-24/

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