8 Conclusion
75. DFID was recognised in the Capability Review
as one of the better performing Government Departments and we
commend the Department for its continued valuable contribution
to development which is reflected in the Annual Report 2007. As
we have made clear, the Comprehensive Spending Review settlement
provides DFID with welcome opportunities to build on the work
it has done over the last 10 years. But there are significant
challenges involved in using its increased budget to focus on
the fragile states where its assistance is most needed, while
at the same time meeting the targets it has been set for reducing
its administrative costs. We will continue to monitor how well
DFID copes with this challenge, both in our thematic and country-focused
inquiries and in our regular assessment of the Department's Annual
Reports.
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