aid

In this briefing note, we review what this shift in policy means for overall aid spending, effective management of the aid budget, and the broader public finances. The government has stated that it is a temporary shift in policy; we consider how the fiscal outlook and other government spending decis...

In this note, we explore some of the changes and trends in development agency strategic direction brought about by the pandemic, as well as fundamental challenges that bilateral development agencies will need to address in the years to come.

This note highlights a number of relevant figures in relation to the proposed reduction of the UK aid budget from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income (GNI) and looks at potential impacts.