UK aid as a lender and investor
In progressLast updated: 2 November 2026
An information note examining the UK’s growing use of aid-backed lending and investment.Upcoming reviews
The UK’s support to countries hosting refugees
In progressLast updated: 29 October 2026
A review assessing the relevance, coherence and effectiveness of UK support to developing countries hosting refugees at the global level and in specific countries.UK aid spending to 2029: the changing profile of development cooperation
Completed: 16 July 2026
A report analysing expected trends in UK development assistance as the UK implements a reduction in the aid budget from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income.The changing global context for development cooperation
Completed: 19 May 2026
An assessment of the current global challenges facing international development.Management of the official development assistance spending target 2021-25
Completed: 12 March 2026
A review of the UK's management of its aid spending target – the percentage of UK gross national income (GNI) the UK commits to providing each year for international development.UK aid to tackle violence against women and girls
In progressLast updated: 16 February 2026
A review assessing the effectiveness of the UK’s development assistance to tackle violence against women and girls.UK development partnerships
In progressLast updated: 29 January 2026
A review focused on lessons learnt from the past to inform the impact and value for money of UK's new approach to bilateral development partnershipsUK aid for energy transition
Completed: 5 November 2025
A review assessing the effectiveness of the UK’s support for clean energy transition in low- and middle-income countriesUK aid to Sudan
Completed: 15 October 2025
A review assessing the UK’s support for Sudan and people affected by the crisis in neighbouring countriesManagement of the official development assistance spending target
Completed: 15 July 2025
An information note on the UK's management of its aid spending target – the percentage of UK gross national income (GNI) the UK commits to providing each year for international development.How UK aid is spent
Completed: 26 February 2025
This report outlines how the UK’s international development spending has undergone substantial changes, with major budget reductions, competing crises and global turbulence since 2020.UK aid for sustainable cities
Completed: 23 July 2024
A review assessing UK aid’s support for sustainable cities.