Completed: 14 March 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.Completed: 11 March 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.Completed: 7 March 2014
Afghanistan is one of the most difficult places to deliver aid and DFID’s staff work hard under demanding conditions. We looked in depth at 5 programmes worth £97.7 million between 2006 and 2018.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.