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Global South: Covid-19 Funding

Wednesday 15 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The UK has pledged up to 769 million of UK aid to support the global health response and vulnerable countries.
  • Efforts are centred around vaccine research and financial contributions to international organisations.
  • The UK is working closely with multilaterals and NGOs to ensure funds reach their intended recipients.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ian Lavery Lab Redcar
Foreign Affairs
Context

Inquires about the distribution and allocation of UK funding in response to the global pandemic, specifically towards the Global South.

Question

How much of the funding the UK has allocated to and reached the global south as a part of its response to the covid-19 pandemic?

Answer from Wendy Morton (Minister for Africa)

The UK has pledged up to £769 million of UK aid to support the global health response and vulnerable countries, with efforts centred around vaccine research and financial contributions to international organisations. We are working closely with multilaterals and NGOs to ensure that funds reach their destination as swiftly as possible.

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