Official Development Assistance Gender Equality 2021-07-07
2021-07-07
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The reduction in official development assistance (ODA) has raised concerns about its effect on gender equality initiatives.
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of the reduction in ODA on gender equality in the developing world. Tackling gender inequality is a core part of our mission, confirmed by the integrated review and prioritizing girls' education spending £430 million this year.
Tackling gender inequality is a core part of our mission, confirmed by the integrated review and prioritizing girls' education spending £430 million this year. We launched the £67.5 million What Works to Prevent Violence: Impact at Scale programme at the recent Generation Equality Forum.
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The discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of reducing ODA on gender equality projects were not addressed.
Tackling Gender Inequality Is A Core Part Of Our Mission
We Prioritise Girls' Education And Launched A Programme
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Q2
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The recent cut in ODA to 0.5% of GNI has prompted concerns about the effect on gender equality projects, despite recommendations from the Gender Equality Advisory Council for maintaining commitment.
Will she assess the effect of reducing ODA to 0.5% of GNI and work with Cabinet colleagues to mitigate harm? The council recommended renewing commitment to the 0.7% target and ring-fencing funding for gender equality projects.
The UK will still spend over £10 billion on ODA in 2021. Officials considered impacts on women and girls when developing advice for Ministers, part of the decision-making process.
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Specific assessment of impact and mitigation efforts were not detailed.
The Uk Will Spend Over £10 Billion On Oda In 2021
Officials Considered Impacts On Women
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