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Guidance for DFID country offices on measuring and maximising value for money in cash transfer programmes [PDF - 1.2 MB]opens in a new window
01 October 2011
This note responds to demand from DFID country offices for guidance on measuring and maximising value for monney (VfM) in supporting cash transfer programmes, and reflects the post-election emphasis in DFID in 'making every penny count' and the need for..
Electoral assistance and politics: Lessons for international support [PDF - 1.1 MB]opens in a new window
30 September 2011
This paper draws on a number of reviews and case studies of elections in the last four years to draw out key lessons, in the form of ‘principles for election support’.
DFID India Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary: 2011 version [PDF - 135 KB]opens in a new window
Summary of DFID's work in India from 2011 to 2015: why we work in India, what we will achieve, who we will work with and how we will work.
DFID India Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary (in Hindi) [PDF - 249 KB]opens in a new window
Empowerment and accountability summary note [PDF - 209 KB]opens in a new window
29 September 2011
This paper provides an overview of why and how DFID is aiming to enable poor people to exercise greater choice and control over their own development and to hold decision-makers to account.
Scaling up nutrition: The UK’s position paper on undernutrition [PDF - 629 KB]opens in a new window
20 September 2011
The global population is set to rise to nine billion by 2050, from nearly seven billion today. Ensuring that food is affordable, protecting the poor from food price peaks and troughs and achieving global access to food are key challenges for the future.
The UK Government's Humanitarian Policy - September 2011 - Final [PDF - 295 KB]opens in a new window
15 September 2011
New policy sets out how the UK will help build resilience to future disasters and respond to humanitarian need created by conflict and natural disasters
Saving lives, preventing suffering and building resilience [PDF - 295 KB]opens in a new window
This Humanitarian Policy outlines how the UK will help build resilience to crises and respond to humanitarian need resulting from conflict and natural disasters
Key messages from evidence on gender equality [PDF - 373 KB]opens in a new window
08 September 2011
Libya - International Stabilisation Response Team (ISRT) [PDF - 296 KB]opens in a new window
07 September 2011
The purpose of this report is to capture the ISRT’s fact-finding and analysis for rapid use by Libyan leaders and organisations and the international community
DFID IT strategy 2011-2015 [PDF - 735 KB]opens in a new window
05 August 2011
The organisation will increase its reliance on the efficient management of its information technology (IT) and business processes in order to support an increased aid budget while undergoing significant reductions in administrative expenditure.
UK engagement with the World Bank Group 2011/2012 [PDF - 1.9 MB]opens in a new window
01 August 2011
The MAR confirmed that, overall, the World Bank Group is one of the most effective multilateral institutions that DFID funds. It is closely aligned to UK development priorities and is an important partner in the UK’s global efforts to reduce poverty.
DFID South Sudan Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary: 2011 version [PDF - 97 KB]opens in a new window
27 July 2011
Summary of DFID's work in South Sudan from 2011 to 2015: why we work in South Sudan, what we will achieve, who we will work with and how we will work.
DFID South Sudan Operational Plan 2011-2015 : 2011 version [PDF - 147 KB]opens in a new window
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered in South Sudan.
Building stability overseas strategy [PDF - 164 KB]opens in a new window
19 July 2011
This strategy is built on the insight that stability can only be achieved when a society has the strong and legitimate institutions it needs to manage tensions peacefully.
Malaria: Country profiles [PDF - 3.5 MB]opens in a new window
11 July 2011
DFID commissioned these profiles for health advisers in our country offices. Profiles were prepared for all countries where DFID has an office and where malaria is a public health issue.
Annual report and accounts 2011 volume II [PDF - 965 KB]opens in a new window
07 July 2011
Annual report and Accounts 2010-2011, for the year ended 31 March 2011. Volume I Annual Report accompanies volume II which is the Annual Accounts
Annual report and accounts 2011 volume I [PDF - 3.3 MB]opens in a new window
DFID's approach to value for money (VfM) [PDF - 77 KB]opens in a new window
01 July 2011
This document focuses on VfM of our Programme spend and does not deal with issues of Value for Money in our operating costs
DFID Palestinian Programme Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary: 2011 version [PDF - 158 KB]opens in a new window
Summary of DFID's work in the Occupied Palestinian Territories from 2011 to 2015: why we work in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, what we will achieve, who we will work with and how we will work.