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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations, 2024-25

06 February 2025

Proposing MP
Oxford East
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement outlines the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) plans for Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending in 2024-25.

Action Requested

The FCDO is updating the House on its indicative ODA spending plans for 2024-25, aiming to prioritise predictability and stability in budgets. The focus includes doubling humanitarian funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries, with final outturn data expected in Summer 2025.

Key Facts

  • FCDO's ODA programme budget for 2024-25 totals £9,300,480,000.
  • Humanitarian funding for Sudan and neighbouring countries has been increased by £113m.
  • The Crisis Reserve for 2024-25 was set at £50m with £35m allocated out to approved countries in-year.
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