Definition and administration of ODA Contents

Contents

1 Summary

2 Introduction

UK Aid Strategy

Objectives of the UK Aid Strategy

Definition

Legislation

Who spends ODA?

The Cross-Government Funds

International comparison

3 Definition

Reverse graduation

Incorporating qualitative criteria

Security-related spending

Developing a UK-specific definition

Benefits of stability

4 Administration

Bidding for ODA

Capability and Capacity of Other Government Departments

Support Offered to Other Government Departments

Cross-government oversight of ODA

Central ODA Oversight Mechanisms

The gaps

Who should oversee ODA?

Research

Transparency

Conclusion

5 Objectives - Poverty reduction and national interests

Prosperity Fund

Conflict, Stability and Security Fund

FCO ODA and Diplomatic Interests

Conclusions

Conclusions and recommendations

Formal minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament




Published: 5 June 2018