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DFID Afghanistan Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 478 KB]opens in a new window
01 June 2012
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered in Afghanistan.
DFID Zimbabwe Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary [PDF - 411 KB]opens in a new window
Summary of DFID's work in Zimbabwe from 2011 to 2015: why we work in Zimbabwe, what we will achieve, who we will work with and how we will work.
DFID Ethiopia Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 315 KB]opens in a new window
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered in Ethiopia.
DFID Africa Directorate Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 148 KB]opens in a new window
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered by Africa Directorate.
DFID Zimbabwe Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 338 KB]opens in a new window
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered in Zimbabwe.
DFID Ethiopia Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary [PDF - 359 KB]opens in a new window
Summary of DFID's work in Ethiopia from 2011 to 2015: why we work in Ethiopia, what we will achieve, who we will work with and how we will work.
DFID Global Funds Department Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 133 KB]opens in a new window
The Global Funds Department (GFD) was created in January 2011 as a lean and focused Department to be responsible for DFID’s policies, programmes, financial management and shareholder relations with global funds and innovative finance mechanisms ...
DFID Civil Society Department Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 339 KB]opens in a new window
Civil Society Department (CSD) is part of DFID’s Policy Division. CSD’s responsibilities cover four key areas of DFID’s work: (i) Programme management – responsibility for administering the main central funding schemes for civil society ...
DFID Pakistan Operational Plan 2011-2015 [PDF - 221 KB]opens in a new window
This Operational Plan sets out the vision, priorities and results that will be delivered in Pakistan.
DFID Pakistan Operational Plan 2011-2015 summary [PDF - 345 KB]opens in a new window
Summary of DFID's work in Pakistan from 2011 to 2015: why we work in Pakistan, what we will achieve, who we will work with and how we will work.
Summary Paper on DFID’s Work with the Overseas Territories [PDF - 208 KB]opens in a new window
22 May 2012
Each of the 14 Overseas Territories is unique, but there are shared challenges. Most Territories are remote; many have a narrow, undiversified economic base and rely heavily on public sector services and employment; some suffer from declining populations
Broadening the range of designs and methods for impact evaluations - Working paper 38 [PDF - 1.4 MB]opens in a new window
18 May 2012
This is a study report dealing with difficult methodological and theoretical challenges faced by those who wish to evaluate the impacts of international development policies.
DFID's response to ICAI report: World Bank engagement [PDF - 100 KB]opens in a new window
16 April 2012
DFID Management Response to Independent Commission for Aid Impact recommendations on: The effectiveness of DFID's engagement with the World Bank
DFID's response to ICAI report: Afghanistan [PDF - 89 KB]opens in a new window
DFID Management Response to Independent Commission for Aid Impact recommendations on: Programme controls and assurance in Afghanistan
DFID's response to ICAI report: Girl Hub [PDF - 68 KB]opens in a new window
DFID Management Response to Independent Commission for Aid Impact recommendations on: Girl Hub: A DFID and Nike Foundation initiative
DFID Capability Action Plan 2012 [PDF - 359 KB]opens in a new window
12 April 2012
DFID's Capability Review assess how well equipped the department is to meet it’s delivery challenges and provide targeted support to make any improvements required.
Survey of green growth/environmental sustainability accounting and indicators [PDF - 1.5 MB]opens in a new window
06 April 2012
This study conducted a survey of the major green growth frameworks and indicators to improve understanding of their function, pros, cons and the links between them.
DFID Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Portfolio Review [PDF - 2.1 MB]opens in a new window
22 March 2012
Review of DFID's current portfolio of investment in water, sanitation and hygeine
International Citizen Service - Age data summary [PDF - 243 KB]opens in a new window
19 March 2012
Publication showing the number of volunteers participating in International Citizen Service, by age and by local authority
2012 Joint Factsheet on US-UK Partnership for Global Development [PDF - 98 KB]opens in a new window
14 March 2012
The US and UK are working together through the Partnership for Global Development to achieve better results by advancing economic growth; preventing conflict in fragile states; improving global health, particularly for girls and women; strengthening m ...