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Latest news: We’ve published an update from the government on its early implementation of the recommendations from our review of UK aid to Sudan, along with our assessment of its initial progress.
Find out more: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/icai-welcomes-early-action-on-sudan-recommendations-and-calls-for-continued-momentum-amid-fcdo-changes/
📑 Read our latest report looking at expected trends in #UKaid spending to 2029: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/review/uk-aid-spending-to-2029-the-changing-profile-of-development-cooperation/
🚨 New report: UK aid spending is set to fall by 42% over four years, along with a profound shift in how the UK approaches development.
Humanitarian assistance will be prioritised while traditional bilateral programmes are scaled back.
Read more: https://icai.independent.gov.uk/uk-aid-spending-set-to-fall-by-around-42-as-major-shifts-in-development-priorities-take-effect-watchdog-finds/
