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25 Sep 2018
Today ICAI is publishing its second review into DFID’s procurement practices, looking at DFID’s £1.4 billion yearly spend through commercial suppliers. The review praises DFID for many of its reforms, including codes of conduct to protect against collusion and conflicts of interest, and increased early market engagement to gauge the level of competition. However, the […]
Read more on Achieving value for money through procurement – Part 2: DFID’s approach to value for money through tendering and contract management
16 Aug 2018
ICAI has today published the approach paper for its review of the Newton Fund, a £735 million government fund which develops science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic development and social welfare of partner countries. The Newton Fund is an example of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending with a dual purpose. It aims both […]
Read more on Newton Fund – new approach paper published
17 Jul 2018
ICAI has today published the approach paper for its review of DFID’s partnerships with civil society organisations. Political rights and civil liberties are under threat around the world, and over the past decade, have declined in half of DFID’s 34 priority countries. This performance review will assess the relevance, effectiveness and learning processes surrounding DFID’s relationship […]
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29 Jun 2018
Today ICAI is publishing the follow-up review of our 2016-17 reports looking at whether the government has taken appropriate action in response to our recommendations. This year’s follow-up highlighted a range of positive actions including a two-year extension to the lifetime of the Prosperity Fund, a stronger focus on equity in DFID’s new value for money guidance, and strengthened analysis […]
Read more on ICAI follow-up of 2016-17 reports – new review
22 Jun 2018
The UK’s work to improve governance in Nepal and Uganda is achieving a range of positive results, but it needs stronger strategic orientation to deliver transformational change. We have published a new performance review into DFID’s governance work in Nepal and Uganda. The review praised DFID for its strong focus on post-conflict development and highlighted a range of programmes that […]
Read more on DFID’s governance work in Nepal and Uganda – new ICAI review
14 Jun 2018
ICAI has today published the approach paper for its review of the UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) contribution to supporting low-carbon development in 2016-17 to 2017-18. The UK’s International Climate Finance is a portfolio of investments designed to support the eradication of international poverty by helping developing countries manage risk, build resilience to the impacts of […]
Read more on International climate finance: UK aid for low-carbon development – new approach paper published
30 May 2018
Want to play a key role in helping to improve UK aid through robust, independent scrutiny? The Independent Commission for Aid Impact’s next Chief Commissioner is being recruited now. ICAI works across government to ensure all UK official development assistance (ODA) is spent effectively for those who need it most, and delivers value for UK taxpayers. […]
Read more on ICAI Chief Commissioner role 2019 to 2023 – recruitment extended
29 May 2018
ICAI has today published the approach paper for its review into CDC’s investments in low income and fragile states. CDC is the primary vehicle through which DFID invests development capital and plays a key role within DFID’s Economic Development Strategy. This performance review will focus on how effectively CDC has adapted its strategy and operations […]
Read more on CDC’s investments in low income and fragile states – new approach paper
24 May 2018
ICAI has published a review of the UK’s humanitarian support to Syria. The review praises DFID for providing vital life-saving support to communities in desperate need but warned that gaps in DFID’s performance remained, including around engagement of Syrian partners, the coverage and focus of independent monitoring and attention to safeguarding against exploitation. DFID has overcome […]
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16 May 2018
ICAI has conducted a rapid review of DFID’s approach to disability and found that a step change is required to ensure UK aid meets the government’s ambitions for people with disabilities. The review praised DFID for its efforts to put disability inclusion at the “heart of everything”, however it said there was a considerable distance to […]
Read more on DFID’s approach to disability in development – new review
