How DFID works with multilateral agencies to achieve impact
The Department for International Development (DFID) spends almost two thirds of its budget through multilateral agencies. This review considers how well DFID engages with them to achieve impact.
Summary
The Department for International Development (DFID) depends greatly on the multilateral system to achieve results. Multilateral agencies are able to deliver on a large scale and have widespread legitimacy to lead and co-ordinate development and humanitarian assistance. DFID is well respected as a funder and has significant influence in the multilateral system. In 2013-14 DFID spent almost two-thirds (£6.32 billion) of its budget through multilateral agencies and many agencies depend on DFID as their largest funder.
Our review of DFID’s work with multilateral agencies considers how well DFID leverages and engages with multilateral agencies to make a difference to the lives of people living in poverty. Overall, we awarded a green-amber score. We also made seven recommenations.