DFID’s approach to supporting inclusive growth in Africa

DFID doubled its expenditure on economic development in recent years to £1.8 billion a year, with the objective of promoting economic transformation and job creation.

Score: Green/Amber
  1. Status: Completed
  2. Published: 28 June 2017
  3. Type: Learning review
  4. Subject: Livelihoods and social protection, Trade and economic development
  5. Assessment: Green/Amber
  6. Location: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia
  7. Lead commissioner: Tina Fahm
  8. SDGs covered:Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Government Response

The government publishes a response to all ICAI reviews. You can read the government’s response to our inclusive growth review online.

Timeline

Approach

Published 4 October 2016

Evidence gathering

Complete

Review publication

Published 28 June 2017

Government response

Published 2 August 2017

Parliamentary scrutiny

IDC hearing 7 February 2018

ICAI follow-up

Published 29 June 2018