DFID produces many publications, such as white papers, reports and policy documents on the ways we fight poverty. Find what you need here.
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Corporate Governance Framework [PDF - 97 KB]opens in a new window
05 February 2010
2. This document sets out the details of DFID’s corporate governance arrangements and provides information on key decision making mechanisms.
Mozambique country plan 2010 [PDF - 1.6 MB]opens in a new window
28 January 2010
Mozambique country plan 2010
Ghana newsletter: February 2010 [PDF - 387 KB]opens in a new window
27 January 2010
Ghana newsletter: February 2010
Aid that works: Indonesia's multi-stakeholder forestry programme [PDF - 8.8 MB]opens in a new window
Indonesia, forestry programme
Gender equality action plan newsletter-Jan 2010 [PDF - 325 KB]opens in a new window
11 January 2010
Adapting to climate change in China [PDF - 1.7 MB]opens in a new window
01 January 2010
ACCC aims to improve Chinese and international knowledge on the assessment of climate impacts and risks, and develop practical approaches to climate change adaptation.
Newsletter - Sierra Leone - Jan 2010 [PDF - 370 KB]opens in a new window
Nepal maternal mortality and morbidity study 2008/2009: Summary of preliminary findings [PDF - 1.3 MB]opens in a new window
08 December 2009
This Maternal Mortality and Morbidity (MMM) study was carried out over the one-year period, 13 April 2008 to 13 April 2009, during which all deaths of women of reproductive age who were usual residents of eight districts of Nepal were identified and...
Evaluation annual report 2009 [PDF - 1.7 MB]opens in a new window
03 December 2009
A summary of DFID's evaluation activities and recommendations between October 2008 and October 2009
How to note: Managing fiduciary risk when providing financial aid [PDF - 917 KB]opens in a new window
01 December 2009
This How to Note provides operational guidance on how to manage fiduciary risk in DFID’s financial aid projects. It updates and replaces previous guidance focused on managing fiduciary risk when providing Financial Aid
Towards a better future: Working with Kenya against corruption [PDF - 1.1 MB]opens in a new window
The UK Government is determined to help fight corruption in Kenya. This brochure explains why fighting corruption matters, what initiatives there are in Kenya and how we are supporting them.
Measuring change and results in voice and acccountability work [PDF - 3.5 MB]opens in a new window
Citizen voice and accountability (V&A) work has emerged as a priority in the international development agenda, and is part of the broader debate about the importance of governance in improving prospects for poor people. (DFID Working paper 34)
MDG Goal 8: Debt factsheet [PDF - 235 KB]opens in a new window
Debt relief provides long term, additional resources for countries to spend on health, education and infrastructure as set out in national Poverty Reduction Strategies.
DFID influencing in the health sector [PDF - 1.5 MB]opens in a new window
30 November 2009
This review was carried out by independent researches from ODI, and aimed to assess whether DFID’s influencing and policy dialogue activities in the health sector provided good value for money.
Newsletter on UK development in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: November 2009 [PDF - 911 KB]opens in a new window
DFID’s programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) supports the peace process; helpsPalestinians in preparing for statehood; supports private sector development; assists refugees andprovides funding for humanitarian assistance
Newsletter: Climate change in South Asia [PDF - 442 KB]opens in a new window
26 November 2009
For the 500 million people living in Bangladesh, Nepal and India, climate change is a daily concern. Frequent floods and rising sea levels are devastating the region. The glaciers of the greater Himalaya region (in China and South Asia) are melting fast.
Newsletter: Gender equality in South Asia [PDF - 410 KB]opens in a new window
Gender indicators in South Asia are amongst the lowest in the world. Tackling gender inequality, social exclusion and discrimination is essential to make progress on poverty and achieve our Millennium Development Goals.
UK-China sustainable development dialogue autumn update: August-October, 2009 [PDF - 145 KB]opens in a new window
18 November 2009
The UK-China Sustainable Development Dialogue (SDD) “has gone from strength to strength”, said Hilary Benn, Secretary of State from Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting in London on 12 October 2009.
UK-China sustainable development dialogue autumn update: August-October, 2009 (in Chinese) [PDF - 918 KB]opens in a new window
17 November 2009
DFID India newsletter: Helping India's urban poor [PDF - 367 KB]opens in a new window
14 November 2009
DFID is improving the lives of tens of millions of India’s slum dwellers through better