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International Development Strategy
16 May 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement outlines the UK's new International Development Strategy focusing on global challenges such as climate change, gender equality, humanitarian aid, and economic growth through honest investment.
Action Requested
The strategy proposes rebalancing the aid budget towards bilateral programmes, increasing funding for women and girls, prioritising humanitarian assistance at around £3bn over three years, and supporting sustainable economic growth in low- and middle-income countries. It aims to deliver these goals by 2025 with a focus on direct aid delivery through British expertise.
Key Facts
- The strategy focuses on four priorities: investment, women's empowerment, humanitarian work, and climate change/global health.
- By 2025, the FCDO intends to spend around three-quarters of its aid budget bilaterally.
- Funding levels for humanitarian assistance are prioritised at around £3bn over the next three years.
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