Business in Development
21 May 2015
Business are playing an increasing role in development. This review assesses how well DFID is working with and through businesses to benefit people living in poverty.
Reviews
We undertake independent reviews of UK aid spending and its contribution to development impact
UK Development Assistance for Security and Justice
5 Mar 2015
Our review looks strategically at security and justice assistance. This is an increasingly important area as more UK aid is devoted to fragile and conflict-affected states.
UK Aid Spent by Departments Other Than DFID
20 Feb 2015
Around 13% of UK Official Development Assistance (ODA) is spent by departments other than DFID. Our preliminary investigation maps spending and examines activities.
The Scale-up of DFID’s Support to Fragile States
12 Feb 2015
The government has committed to spend 30% of UK aid in fragile states by 2014-15. This report examines the scale-up process.
Rapid Review of DFID’s Smart Rules
16 Dec 2014
We have undertaken a rapid review of DFID’s procedures for programme management, the Smart Rules, to see how they respond to the issues that we have raised in our 38 reports to date.
The UK’s International Climate Fund
11 Dec 2014
The ICF is the UK’s primary instrument for funding international action on climate change. This review assesses emerging impacts and whether the ICF is likely to succeed in catalysing global action.
DFID’s Approach to Anti-Corruption and Its Impact on the Poor
31 Oct 2014
Corruption is a fundamental issue that affects the everyday lives of the very poorest and hinders efforts to lift countries out of poverty. This report focuses on DFID’s efforts to reduce corruption as experienced by the poor.
DFID’s Contribution to Improving Nutrition
9 Jul 2014
DFID has a globally recognised nutrition programme, committing £3.3 billion between 2013-20. This review assesses DFID’s rapidly expanding support to nutrition, focusing on strategy and portfolio coherence.
DFID’s Private Sector Development Work
15 May 2014
We examine DFID’s approach to private sector development. This encompasses a wide range of programmes from large-scale regulatory reform to microfinance support for small enterprises.
How DFID Learns
4 Apr 2014
Excellent learning is essential for UK aid to achieve maximum impact and value for money. This review seeks to identify the way DFID learns and what inhibits it from doing so consistently.
DFID’s Contribution to the Reduction of Child Mortality in Kenya
14 Mar 2014
Reducing under-five child mortality is a global priority. We look at DFID’s contribution in Kenya, where child mortality has fallen by 24% since 1990 but is still higher than global and regional levels.
Rapid Review of DFID’s Humanitarian Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines
11 Mar 2014
This Rapid Review is designed to provide timely feedback on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the UK Government’s Humanitarian Response to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.