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International Development – 0.7 per cent of GNI on ODA target 2021

19 July 2022

Proposing MP
Amanda Milling Con
Cannock Chase
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Amanda Milling provides an update on the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending target, which was reduced from 0.7% of GNI to 0.5% in response to economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Action Requested

The statement confirms that the government will review annually during the Spending Review period SR21 whether a return to the 0.7% ODA target is possible based on the latest fiscal forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Key Facts

  • The UK reduced its Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget to 0.5% of GNI in 2021 due to economic impacts of COVID-19.
  • Section 2 of the International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015 requires a statement to Parliament when the 0.7% target is not met.
  • The government will review annually during SR21 from 2022-23 to 2024-25 whether a return to spending 0.7% of GNI on ODA is possible based on the latest fiscal forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility.
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