16 Dec 2016
ICAI’s latest review finds that UK aid is falling short of its ambitions to educate the poorest and most vulnerable girls. ICAI examined how well the Department for International Development (DFID) has supported marginalised girls in basic education. The review found that DFID has made a substantial commitment to girls and improving their life chances […]
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21 Nov 2016
The global migration crisis is one of the biggest challenges facing the international community today. ICAI is reviewing the relevance of the UK’s aid response to the migration crisis in the central Mediterranean. It will explore whether the UK has a credible and coherent approach and if aid programmes are fit for purpose given the […]
Read more on UK’s aid response to the migration crisis – Approach Paper
16 Nov 2016
ICAI’s latest review finds that the process of ending the UK’s traditional aid relationships with countries including India, China and South Africa was weakened by poor communication and relationship management. ICAI examined how well the Department for International Development (DFID) managed the process of ending bilateral aid, or transitioning to new forms of development partnerships, […]
15 Nov 2016
The UK government has announced the establishment of a Prosperity Fund, worth £1.3 billion over five years, to promote growth and prosperity in key partner countries, particularly emerging markets and middle-income countries. ICAI has launched a review to assess whether the Prosperity Fund’s governance, systems and procedures are able to ensure effective programming and good […]
Read more on Rapid Review of the Prosperity Fund – Approach Paper
7 Nov 2016
Inclusive, sustainable, economic growth is key to eradicating poverty and is a core priority for UK aid policy. Today, DFID’s economic development portfolio represents around a fifth of its total combined bilateral and multilateral spend. ICAI is reviewing how DFID is delivering on its commitments to economic inclusion and job creation in Africa. It will […]
Read more on DFID’s Approach to Supporting Inclusive Growth in Africa – Approach Paper
24 Oct 2016
Somalia is one of the world’s most fragile states. It has been receiving UK aid for over two decades. ICAI is reviewing how effective UK aid has been in tackling conflict and reducing fragility in Somalia. Covering DFID’s bilateral programming and the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), we will review the strategy behind aid […]
Read more on Reducing conflict and fragility in Somalia – Approach Paper
6 Oct 2016
ICAI has launched a rapid review of the Prosperity Fund The UK government has announced the establishment of a Prosperity Fund, worth £1.3 billion over five years, to promote growth and prosperity in key partner countries, particularly emerging markets and middle-income countries. ICAI has launched a review to assess whether the Prosperity Fund’s governance, systems […]
6 Oct 2016
ICAI has launched a new review – UK’s aid response to the migration crisis in the central Mediterranean The global migration crisis is one of the biggest challenges facing the international community today. This review will consider the relevance of the UK’s aid response to the migration crisis in the central Mediterranean. It will explore whether the […]
Read more on The UK’s aid response to the migration crisis – New review begins
4 Oct 2016
ICAI has begun work on a new review – DFID’s approach to supporting inclusive growth in Africa DFID’s economic development portfolio represents around a fifth of its total combined bilateral and multilateral spend. This review will explore whether DFID’s economic development helps the poorest people and is inclusive in nature, with a particular focus on job-creation policies […]
4 Oct 2016
ICAI has begun work on a new review – UK Aid in a conflict affected country – reducing conflict and fragility in Somalia Somalia is one of the world’s most fragile states. It has been receiving UK aid for over two decades. This review will explore how effective UK aid has been in tackling conflict and […]
