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How to note: On electoral assistance - summary version [PDF - 688 KB]opens in a new window
01 December 2010
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.
How to note: On electoral assistance [PDF - 1.1 MB]opens in a new window
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.
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
Building peaceful states and societies [PDF - 1.5 MB]opens in a new window
12 March 2010
This paper outlines a new, integrated approach, which puts state-building and peace-building at the centre of our work in fragile and conflict-affected countries.
Measuring change and results in voice and acccountability work [PDF - 3.5 MB]opens in a new window
01 December 2009
Citizen voice and accountability (V&A) work has emerged as a priority in the international development agenda, and is part of the broader debate about the importance of governance in improving prospects for poor people. (DFID Working paper 34)
Review of public financial management reform literature (EV698) [PDF - 1.9 MB]opens in a new window
01 January 2009
Effective Public Financial Management (PFM) systems are required to maximise the efficient use of resources, create the highest level of transparency and accountability in government finances and to ensure longterm economic success.
Joint evaluation of citizens' voice and accountability (EV 692) [PDF - 1.3 MB]opens in a new window
28 November 2008
Since the 1990s, the quality of governance has been recognised as one of the central factors affecting development prospects in poor countries.
Statistics on International Development, 2003/04-2007/08 (2008 edition) [PDF - 3 MB]opens in a new window
17 November 2008
Statistics on International Development (SID) 2008 provides details of total external assistance, both bilateral (country to country) and through multilateral agencies, from all official UK sources.
Independent evaluation in DFID: Annual report 2007/08 (EV695) [PDF - 1.4 MB]opens in a new window
01 November 2008
DFID's Evaluation Department annual report 2007/08
Synthesis of Regional Programme Evaluations: 2007/2008 (EV694) [PDF - 3.4 MB]opens in a new window
01 October 2008
DFID’s Country and Regional Programme Evaluations provide a regular and independent assessment of the performance of our major programmes.
Monitoring Policy Dialogue: Lessons from a pilot study [PDF - 528 KB]opens in a new window
01 September 2008
‘Policy dialogue’ with other development partners has become an increasingly important part of DFID’s work, particularly as DFID’s focus has moved to tackling wider development challenges such as growth, conflict, climate change and reforming.............
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Paris Declaration: The applicability of the Paris Declaration in fragile and conflict-affected situations; Thematic study [PDF - 725 KB]opens in a new window
01 August 2008
The September 2008 DAC HLF in Accra provides an opportunity to discuss the challenges of
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Paris Declaration: Thematic study; International support to statistical capacity building - synthesis report [PDF - 758 KB]opens in a new window
This thematic study includes a synthesis of existing literature and evidence, and an analysis of the challenges to statistical capacity building, including evidence of the types of support that appear to be more effective and sustainable when applied in..
Evaluation of the Paris Declaration: DFID donor HQ case study (EV691) [PDF - 3.5 MB]opens in a new window
This evaluation assesses DFID’s institutional capability to meet its Paris Declaration commitments.
Citizens’ Voice and Accountability Evaluation: Mozambique country case study; Final report (EV688) [PDF - 4.3 MB]opens in a new window
01 July 2008
The focus on Citizens’ Voice and Accountability (CVA) is part of the overall development agenda of good governance.
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Paris Declaration: Phase one; Synthesis report [PDF - 1.4 MB]opens in a new window
The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, endorsed in March 2005, is now recognised as a landmark international agreement aimed at improving the quality of aid and its impact on development.
DFID annual report 2008 - chapter 1 [PDF - 263 KB]opens in a new window
08 May 2008
DFID Stakeholder survey 2008: Final report [PDF - 372 KB]opens in a new window
01 March 2008
Report of DFID Stakeholder survey 2008, including executive summary and key messages.
DFID asset management strategy, December 2007 [PDF - 144 KB]opens in a new window
03 January 2008
This Asset Management Strategy for the DFID describes: how we use capital now (section B); our plans for investment and other spending within the capital budgets agreed in the Comprehensive Spending Review (section C); and how we manage our assets (Sect..