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Development Aid

Commons · Question 48106 · Tabled 25 Apr 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 2 May 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support community-driven development initiatives in overseas aid projects.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 2 May 2025

Partnering with local actors with roots in their communities is crucial to deliver aid that is culturally relevant, contextually appropriate, and impactful. Local partners offer insights into communities' culture and needs and understand local coordinatio...