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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Review of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact
16 December 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
This statement discusses the publication of a review commissioned by Dominic Raab to reinforce the Independent Commission for Aid Impact's (ICAI) role in enhancing the impact of UK overseas development assistance.
Action Requested
The government will discuss the review with ICAI’s Commissioners and work with them to implement the recommendations to increase ICAI’s impact on ODA spending and ensure it delivers practical recommendations.
Key Facts
- The review was commissioned shortly before the FCDO's inauguration.
- It did not assess ICAI’s status as a Non-Departmental Public Body.
- The review concludes that ICAI should include lesson learning in its formal remit to drive real change.
- Recommendations include focusing on Government learning, independent evaluation and scrutiny, and contributing to best practices.
- FCDO is advised to support ICAI’s reviews and discuss the forward workplan with Commissioners.
- The review consulted parliamentary, civil society, and government stakeholders.
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