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Elections in Pakistan in 2008 [PDF - 1.1 MB]opens in a new window
01 December 2010
The 2008 election in Pakistan marked an important watershed in Pakistani politics, and took place in unique circumstances.
Elections in Nigeria in 2007 [PDF - 597 KB]opens in a new window
The Nigerian elections of April 2007 were judged by most observers to fall a long way short of the standards for credible, free and fair elections and to be the worst in Nigeria’s post-independence, electoral history.
DFID Policy 2010: UK's policy position on safe and unsafe abortion in developing countries (Practice paper) [PDF - 566 KB]opens in a new window
Women and adolescent girls must have the right to make their own decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and well being, and be able to choose whether, when and how many children to have.
How to note: On electoral assistance [PDF - 1.1 MB]opens in a new window
This How To Note provides guidance for UK country posts on when and how to support elections internationally. It is issued jointly by FCO and DFID, and covers both diplomatic engagement and development assistance.
Electoral assitance and politics: Lessons for international support [PDF - 1.3 MB]opens in a new window
Elections are increasingly accepted as a key component of establishing and maintaining state legitimacy, an important step on the path to forging an inclusive and stable political settlement.
UK Fast Start Climate Change Finance [PDF - 735 KB]opens in a new window
29 November 2010
The UK Government is providing £1.5 billion (about $2.4 billion) in “Fast Start” finance for climate change from 2010 to 2012.
DFID Business Plan 2011 - 2015 [PDF - 194 KB]opens in a new window
08 November 2010
Our business plan with priorities for the next four years.
DFID How to Note on corruption in health [PDF - 233 KB]opens in a new window
01 November 2010
Tackling corruption in the health sector is essential for achieving better health outcomes
Health portfolio review report 2009 [PDF - 582 KB]opens in a new window
The health portfolio review was carried out in 2009 to assess the value for money of DFID’s investments in health, and to identify ways to get even better value for money.
Response to campaign for Pakistan debt relief [PDF - 170 KB]opens in a new window
12 October 2010
DFID and HM Treasury response to campaigners for Pakistan debt relief
Statistics on International Development, 2005/06-2009/10 (2010 edition) [PDF - 1.9 MB]opens in a new window
07 October 2010
This annual publication shows how official UK financial resources for international development are spent. Expenditure is broken down by destination country or organisation, type of assistance and purpose.
Statistical release 2010 [PDF - 118 KB]opens in a new window
The 2010 edition of the National Statistics publication Statistics on International Development produced by the Department for International Development (DFID) was published on 7th October 2010
Education for children with disabilities: Improving access and quality (Guidance note: A DFID practice paper) [PDF - 2 MB]opens in a new window
01 October 2010
This Guidance Note provides information on how to improve educational access and quality for children with disabilities. It gives an overview of the global context, provides best practice case studies and clearly signposts practical tools and resources.
Newsletter special edition: The outcomes of the UN MDG Summit [PDF - 1.2 MB]opens in a new window
27 September 2010
This newsletter provides the latest information on the outcomes from the UN Millennium Development Goals Summit that took place in New York on 20-22 September 2010.
DFID Internal Audit Department Inquiry regarding UK funding for SSA II [PDF - 23 KB]opens in a new window
15 September 2010
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan II (SSA II) is the second phase of a major investment by the Government of India (GoI) to extend primary education to all children across the country.
Pre-release announcement: Statistics on International Development 2010 [PDF - 26 KB]opens in a new window
14 September 2010
This pre-release anouncement provides details of changes to classifications that will be introduced in Statistics on International Development 2010
Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) light touch review: Summary document [PDF - 124 KB]opens in a new window
10 September 2010
This review addressed the question 'What has been the impact of the GEAP initiative on DFID’s systems for implementing commitments on gender equality, and how can DFID strengthen its approach in future, based on success stories and lessons learned?'
Newsletter 3: UK response to the floods in Pakistan [PDF - 707 KB]opens in a new window
09 September 2010
This newsletter provides the latest information on the flooding in Pakistan and the UK’s support to those most in need. The situation is changing on a daily basis, this information was correct as of 3 September 2010.
Evaluation of Health System Development Initiative (2005-10), West Bengal [PDF - 1.3 MB]opens in a new window
03 September 2010
Objectives of this evaluation are to rigorously assess the outcomes and impacts of HSDI in health and nutrition sector during 2005-10 and how they were achieved; and to analyse the achievements and challenges under the HSDI and document the reasons.
Impact evaluation of the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp), Malawi: Final report [PDF - 1.8 MB]opens in a new window
19 August 2010
This review responds to an NAO request for further work to assess the impact of the health Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) in Malawi.