DFID’s partnerships with civil society organisations
10 Apr 2019
DFID values civil society organisations (CSOs), but its funding and partnership practices do not fully support the long-term health of the civil society sector.
Reviews
We undertake independent reviews of UK aid spending and its contribution to development impact
CDC’s investments in low-income and fragile states
26 Mar 2019
The UK’s multi-billion pound development finance institution did not do enough to maximise the impact of its UK aid investments.
International Climate Finance: UK aid for low-carbon development
19 Feb 2019
The UK’s International Climate Finance shows a convincing approach to promoting low-carbon development and has made a strong commitment to joint international action.
The UK’s approach to funding the UN humanitarian system
18 Dec 2018
DFID has a strong strategy for using its funding and influence to strengthen UN humanitarian agencies and global humanitarian practice, but its record to date in promoting practical reforms is mixed.
Assessing DFID’s results in improving Maternal Health
30 Oct 2018
DFID programmes have expanded access to family planning and some maternal health services, but a renewed effort is required to reach young women and girls and to generate lasting impacts on quality of care and maternal health outcomes.
DFID’s transport and urban infrastructure investments
12 Oct 2018
Good performance on strategic approach and supporting multilateral finance, but a mixed record in the delivery of bilateral programmes
Achieving value for money through procurement Part 2: DFID’s approach to value for money through tendering and contract management
25 Sep 2018
An appropriate overall approach to procurement with good performance in most areas of tendering, but significant weaknesses in contract management.
ICAI follow-up review of 2016-17 reports
29 Jun 2018
ICAI’s follow-up review looks at how well DFID and other government departments have responded to our key findings and the recommendations we made in 2016-17 reviews.
DFID’s governance work in Nepal and Uganda
22 Jun 2018
DFID’s governance work in Nepal and Uganda is tailored to the country contexts and largely achieving its intended outcomes, but needs a stronger strategic orientation and approach to learning.
The UK’s humanitarian support to Syria
24 May 2018
DFID overcame substantial barriers to the delivery of aid, such as food, shelter and vaccines but took too long to put the required staffing and resources in place
DFID’s approach to disability in development
16 May 2018
Around one in six people in developing countries live with a disability. As a group, they tend to be poorer, and suffer more discrimination, exclusion and violence than the rest of the population.
The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund’s aid spending
29 Mar 2018
Shortcomings in aid programmes delivered as part of the government’s CSSF are undermining its contribution to building peace, stability and security.