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Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the World Health Organisation (WHO) [PDF - 41 KB]opens in a new window
01 March 2011
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for international health.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) [PDF - 40 KB]opens in a new window
The ICRC, the IFRC and 186 individual National Societies provide a range of services including disaster relief, and health and social programmes.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of European Commission Budget (ECBudg) [PDF - 58 KB]opens in a new window
This assessment focuses primarily on the development-focused external instruments of the European Union (EU).
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) [PDF - 37 KB]opens in a new window
CDB is a small regional bank targeted at the Caribbean Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and poverty across the Caribbean.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) [PDF - 81 KB]opens in a new window
PIDG aims to address market and institutional failures that constrain the private sector’s involvement in infrastructure development.
National and international assessments of student achievement (Guidance note: A DFID practice paper) [PDF - 1.6 MB]opens in a new window
Assessment of learning, especially in the foundational areas of language and mathematics, is needed at varying points in the educational careers of students.
Delivering cost effective and sustainable school infrastructure (Guidance note) [PDF - 632 KB]opens in a new window
This Guidance Note sets out how effective government programmes can be designed and implemented with a view to providing well planned, good value primary school infrastructure that meets the needs of users and contributes to better teaching and learning.
Learning and teaching materials: Policy and practice for provision (Guidance note: A DFID practice paper) [PDF - 547 KB]opens in a new window
The Note is organised in four sections: 1. Why learning and teaching materials matter. 2. Current trends, key issues and policy options. 3.Key issues and actions in developing effective national LTM policies. 4. References, glossary and a decision tree.
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the UK (English and local language) [PDF - 993 KB]opens in a new window
Since1993,DFID has helped to bring about these much needed government reforms through a contribution of over 80million.
Engaging the private sector in skills development (Guidance note: A DFID practice paper) [PDF - 625 KB]opens in a new window
This guidance note provides information on how the private sector can become involved in skills development; it identifies the contribution the private sector can make to increase both the quality and quantity of provision, complementing as well as cha ..
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) [PDF - 46 KB]opens in a new window
The ILO is a UN specialised agency responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labour standards.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the Development Programmes of the Commonwealth Secretariat (CommSec) [PDF - 45 KB]opens in a new window
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the Commonwealth's main inter-governmental agency.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) [PDF - 44 KB]opens in a new window
UNDP works at the heart of the UN development system. It has a leading role in progressing MDG achievement, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of UN Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) [PDF - 47 KB]opens in a new window
Multilateral Aid Review assessment of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) which was established in 2006 on request of the UN General Assembly and the Security Council. It is an integral part of the new international peacebuilding architecture, along with the ...
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment for Global Environment Facility (GEF) [PDF - 44 KB]opens in a new window
The GEF unites 182 member governments - in partnership with international institutions, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector - to address global environmental issues.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) [PDF - 42 KB]opens in a new window
UNICEF has a mandate to advocate for the protection and promotion of the rights of the child, to meet children’s basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of Climate Investment Funds (CIFs) [PDF - 42 KB]opens in a new window
CIFs are a set of programmes to deliver low carbon, climate resilient development.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of the European Development Fund (EDF) [PDF - 49 KB]opens in a new window
The EDF supports the implementation of the European Union’s Cotonou Partnership Agreement and is the main instrument for providing support to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment for World Food Programme (WFP) [PDF - 46 KB]opens in a new window
Multilateral Aid Review assessment of WFP which is the world’s largest humanitarian organisation with two-thirds of its resources channelled through humanitarian interventions.
Multilateral Aid Review: Assessment of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) [PDF - 40 KB]opens in a new window
UNESCO is a UN Specialised Agency, with 193 member states.