5 Conclusion
91. DFID faces a major challenge in doing 'more
with less': ensuring that expanding budgets are spent in a way
that maximises poverty reduction whilst operating within key constraints
(notably, reduced staff numbers). Maintaining DFID's reputation
of excellence throughout this efficiency drive will need careful
analysis of which aid mechanisms best suit Departmental and global
circumstances.
92. As well as making recommendations about DFID's
administration and policy in this climate of change, we have made
suggestions in this report as to how future Departmental Reports
can convey information regarding DFID's operations in a clear
and accessible way. We look forward to DFID's response to these
recommendations, which are listed below.
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