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Terms of reference published: UK aid as a lender and investor
2 Nov 2026
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has today published more information about its upcoming report examining the UK’s growing…Terms of reference published: The UK’s support to countries hosting refugees
29 Oct 2026
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has today published more information about its forthcoming review of the UK’s support…UK strengthens approach to global energy transition following ICAI review
8 Oct 2026
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has welcomed early government progress in responding to its review of UK aid…Who we are
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We’re examining the growing use of aid-backed lending and investment, as the UK looks to shift from ‘donor to investor’ in developing countries. 💹💷
Read more about our upcoming report: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/terms-of-reference-published-uk-aid-as-a-lender-and-investor
At the end of 2025 there were an estimated 41.6m refugees worldwide, with most displaced from their homes into neighbouring countries.
We're launching a review of UK support to refugee host countries, with case studies in Jordan, Ethiopia and Kenya ⬇️
https://icai.independent.gov.uk/terms-of-reference-published-the-uks-support-to-countries-hosting-refugees/
Returning to our review of UK aid for energy transition, we found evidence the government is moving towards a more coherent approach under the new international climate finance strategy, but there are still areas for improvement ⬇️
https://icai.independent.gov.uk/uk-strengthens-approach-to-global-energy-transition-following-icai-review/
