DFID’s trade development work in Southern Africa
Completed: 6 December 2013
We found serious deficiencies in the TradeMark Southern Africa (TMSA) programme, which was subsequently closed down by the Secretary of State.Reviews
DFID’s support to agricultural research
Completed: 25 October 2013
One billion people in the world face hunger. Our report looks at DFID’s agricultural research work to improve food security and tackle hunger, to which it has committed £350 million over 2010-15.DFID’s empowerment and accountability programming in Ghana and Malawi
Completed: 11 October 2013
DFID has made a strong commitment to promoting development by empowering citizens, and has pledged to support 40 million people. This review assesses DFID's work to support citizen engagement with government.DFID’s support for Palestine refugees through UNRWA
Completed: 13 September 2013
DFID is the United Nations Relief and Works Agency's (UNRWA) fourth-largest donor, contributing £173 million in the period 2008-12. This review assessed the impact that DFID’s support has had on Palestine refugees and the effectiveness of DFID’s engagement with UNRWA.DFID’s support to capital projects in Montserrat
Completed: 16 July 2013
Montserrat, one of the UK’s overseas territories, suffered devastating volcanic eruptions from 1995. This review assesses how the UK government manages its aid to Montserrat, with a particular focus on DFID’s capital investment projects.DFID’s health programmes in Burma
Completed: 16 July 2013
Burma is one of the poorest countries in Asia, with significant health need and challenges of access and capacity. We examine DFID’s £110 million health spending in Burma over 2010-15.Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s and the British Council’s use of aid in response to the Arab Spring
Completed: 14 June 2013
We review how effectively the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the British Council responded to the ‘Arab Spring’ through their bilateral aid programmes.DFID’s support for civil society organisations through programme partnership arrangements
Completed: 17 May 2013
A vibrant civil society sector is an essential part of the UK aid landscape. Our report looks at DFID’s programme partnership arrangements, which will provide a total of £120 million a year to 41 civil society organisations in 2011-14.DFID’s use of contractors to deliver aid programmes
Completed: 17 May 2013
DFID uses private sector contractors to assist in delivering aid, accounting for 9% of its aid expenditure in 2011-12. This report examines their role in programme delivery.DFID’s work through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Completed: 22 March 2013
Over the period 2007-11, the UK government was the second largest donor to UNICEF, contributing £690 million. The review looks at the impact and effectiveness of DFID’s partnership with UNICEF.DFID’s peace and security programme in Nepal
Completed: 21 February 2013
Nepal’s decade-long civil war ended in 2006. This review assesses five DFID peace and security projects costing £53 million, intended to support Nepal’s transition to peace.DFID’s water, sanitation and hygiene programming in Sudan
Completed: 21 February 2013
DFID’s response to the Darfur conflict in Sudan since 2003 has been one of its largest ever humanitarian operations. This report looks at the water, sanitation and hygiene component of DFID’s response across different delivery channels.