ICAI follow-up review of 2017-18 reports
18 Jul 2019
ICAI’s follow-up review looks at how well DFID and other government departments have responded to the recommendations made in our 2017-18 reviews.
Reviews
We undertake independent reviews of UK aid spending and its contribution to development impact
The current state of UK aid: A synthesis of ICAI findings from 2015 to 2019
20 Jun 2019
Over the period from 2015 to 2019, ICAI has accumulated a rich body of evidence on the performance of UK aid. We have drawn together the key findings from across the 28 reviews and four follow-ups conducted over the last four years, to produce an analysis of the current state of UK aid and the challenges ahead.
The Newton Fund
7 Jun 2019
A £735 million aid fund is poorly designed to deliver its primary purpose of addressing development challenges and advancing development for the poorest people and countries through research and innovation, and does not ensure its spending is a good use of UK aid.
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.
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.