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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Uniting to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): Table of commitments [PDF - 422 KB]opens in a new window
30 January 2012
On 30 January 2012, a range of public and private partners announce a new, coordinated push to accelerate progress toward eliminating or controlling 10 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) by 2020 in support of the World Health Organization’s NTD goals.
London declaration on Negelected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) [PDF - 367 KB]opens in a new window
Inspired by the World Health Organization’s 2020 Roadmap on NTDs, we believe there is a tremendous opportunity to control or eliminate at least 10 of these devastating diseases by the end of the decade.
Prize-driven innovation for development [PDF - 5.4 MB]opens in a new window
01 January 2012
X PRIZE Foundation, with the Indian Institute of Technology enquiry into using innovation prizes to address developmental challenges. Focus was on environmental issues, so as to encompass energy, water, forestry and other subjects
Joint Budget Support Framework: Assessment of JAF3 [PDF - 778 KB]opens in a new window
22 December 2011
Third annual assessment by development partners of Government of Uganda’s adherence to underlying principles and preconditions as well as progress in key sectors of joint budget support.
DFID's response to ICAI report: Bangladesh climate change action plan [PDF - 36 KB]opens in a new window
12 December 2011
DFID's management response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact's (ICAI) review of DFID's climate change programme in Bangladesh
DFID's response to ICAI report: Anti-corruption action plan [PDF - 35 KB]opens in a new window
DFID's management response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact's (ICAI) review of DFID's approach to anti-corruption
DFID's response to ICAI report: Zimbabwe health sector action plan [PDF - 21 KB]opens in a new window
DFID's management response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact's (ICAI) review of DFID's support for the health sector in Zimbabwe
DFID's response to ICAI reports: An overview of the action plans [PDF - 19 KB]opens in a new window
An overview of DFID's management response to the Independent Commission for Aid Impact's (ICAI) first four reports
UK fast start climate change finance 2011 [PDF - 987 KB]opens in a new window
06 December 2011
Providing help to the poorest to adapt to climate and promoting cleaner, greener growth
Monitoring and evaluation framework: Reproductive, maternal and newborn health [PDF - 210 KB]opens in a new window
01 December 2011
This document is the first stage in a process of developing a robust monitoring and evaluation process for this Framework for Results on Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Health (RMNH).
What does disaster resilience mean for DFID - summary paper [PDF - 369 KB]opens in a new window
23 November 2011
Building disaster resilience is the term we use to describe the process of helping communities and countries to be better prepared to withstand and rapidly recover from a shock such as an earthquake, drought, flood or cyclone.
Defining disaster resilience - full report [PDF - 2.5 MB]opens in a new window
This Approach Paper is intended to inform the next phase of DFID’s work on resilience to both natural and man-made disasters by providing a starting point for discussion within the Department and with our partners.
UK International Climate Fund: Tackling climate change, reducing poverty [PDF - 2.2 MB]opens in a new window
31 October 2011
This short publication gives an overview of the purpose of the ICF, the main areas it will focus on, and an outline of what we intend to achieve.
International Climate Fund (ICF) Implementation Plan 2011/12 – 2014/15: Technical paper [PDF - 44 KB]opens in a new window
28 October 2011
Technical working paper
Finance for All - Finance Improvement Plan [PDF - 82 KB]opens in a new window
24 October 2011
Finance for All is exactly what is says. It applies both to our directly managed programmes and to how we promote better financial improvement in the organisations that we invest in, including multilateral agencies.
DFID India Operational Plan 2011-2015 (in Hindi) [PDF - 871 KB]opens in a new window
21 October 2011
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered in India.
DFID India Operational Plan 2011-2015: 2011 version [PDF - 98 KB]opens in a new window
DFID's Governance Portfolio review [PDF - 126 KB]opens in a new window
03 October 2011
DFID's investment in governance aims to support the development of capable, accountable and responsive states that provide security, enable growth, reduce poverty and improve the delivery of public services
Evaluation of DFID's International Citizen Service (ICS) pilot stage - mid term review [PDF - 1.5 MB]opens in a new window
01 October 2011
The 18 month pilot programme, International Citizen Service (ICS) is supporting young British citizens to contribute to development through international volunteering and generating knowledge to inform future youth volunteeting programmes.
How to note: Procurement best practice for civil society organisations [PDF - 44 KB]opens in a new window
The aim of this note is to provide the key VFM messages and best procurement practice principles for civil society organisations (CSOs) receiving DFID grants.