11 Nov 2020
The UK’s aid engagement with China will be the subject of a forthcoming information note by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).
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29 Oct 2020
The UK’s approach to procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic will be the subject of a forthcoming information note by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).
20 Oct 2020
A forthcoming review will examine how effectively UK aid promotes employment opportunities for young people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
14 Oct 2020
The UK’s work to tackle modern slavery in developing countries has had limited long-term impact, did not build on existing international efforts and experience, and failed to adequately involve survivors – though the government played a prominent role in raising the profile of the issue globally, a new report from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has found.
Read more on New ICAI review: The UK’s approach to tackling modern slavery through the aid programme
9 Oct 2020
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) is today launching a call for evidence as part of its forthcoming review looking at the counter-fraud measures used by aid-spending government departments.
Read more on Tackling fraud in UK aid – new approach summary paper and call for evidence
30 Sep 2020
The UK’s “leading” work to tackle the widespread problem of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by international peacekeepers is relevant and important, but could be strengthened with more focus on survivors and a stronger approach to learning, a new review from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has found.
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16 Sep 2020
The government has beaten its goal of reaching people in some of the world’s poorest countries with nutrition services – but with malnutrition set to rise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it should do more to help the most vulnerable, according to a new review from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).
Read more on New ICAI review: Assessing DFID’s results in nutrition
20 Aug 2020
A new ICAI review will examine how the UK government manages its aid-spending target, and whether the complexities involved affect the quality and value for money of aid.
Read more on Management of the UK’s 0.7% ODA Spending Target – new approach summary paper
31 Jul 2020
The UK’s work with Africa’s leading development institution is effective and relevant in addressing many of the continent’s priorities for international aid, but more could be done to strengthen strategic engagement with the Bank and “on the ground” cooperation, according to a new report from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).
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23 Jul 2020
The government is making “steady” progress in improving how it spends aid despite difficult external challenges – but a number of areas remain a concern, according to a new report from the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI).
Read more on New review – ICAI follow-up review of 2018-19 reports
