UK DFID: Aid agencies to focus on value for money (23/12/2010)

SoS for DFID, Andrew Mitchell MP
photo by DFID

UK Government support for aid organisations will be targeted at those agencies which demonstrate they can deliver best value for money while they improve the health, education and welfare of millions of people in the poorest countries, Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell said today.

 Following a detailed review of support to major charities, the British Government will provide strategic support to organisations which tackle malaria, fight child poverty, boost international transparency and other causes.

After a highly competitive process involving applications from more than 400 civil society organisations worldwide, the UK Government will support 41 agencies through Programme Partnership Arrangements.