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The Independent Commission for Aid Impact – responsible for scrutinising the impact and effectiveness of UK aid.

Joined December 2010
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We’re examining the growing use of aid-backed lending and investment, as the UK looks to shift from ‘donor to investor’ in developing countries. 💹💷 Read more about our upcoming report: icai.independent.gov.uk/term…
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At the end of 2025 there were an estimated 41.6m refugees worldwide, with most displaced from their homes into neighbouring countries. We're launching a review of UK support to refugee host countries, with case studies in Jordan, Ethiopia and Kenya ⬇️ icai.independent.gov.uk/term…
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Returning to our review of UK aid for energy transition, we found evidence the government is moving towards a more coherent approach under the new international climate finance strategy, but there are still areas for improvement ⬇️ icai.independent.gov.uk/uk-s…
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ICAI welcomes progress by @DHSCgovuk in responding to recommendations from our 2024 review of the UK's aid-funded global health research and innovation programmes. Find out more: icai.independent.gov.uk/icai…
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What will a new UK government mean for the future of international development? H.E. Macenje Mazoka, Flora Alexander, and @liz_ditchburn join CGD’s @EconMitch to discuss UK aid cuts, shifting priorities, and what comes next under Prime Minister @andyburnham. cgdev.org/event/will-burnham…
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Latest news: We’ve published an update from the government on its early implementation of the recommendations from our review of UK aid to Sudan, along with our assessment of its initial progress. Find out more: icai.independent.gov.uk/icai…
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📑 Read our latest report looking at expected trends in #UKaid spending to 2029: icai.independent.gov.uk/revi…
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🚨 New report: UK aid spending is set to fall by 42% over four years, along with a profound shift in how the UK approaches development. Humanitarian assistance will be prioritised while traditional bilateral programmes are scaled back. Read more: icai.independent.gov.uk/uk-a…
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📢 @icai_uk have released their new workplan based on the results of a public consultation conducted in 2024. They also reflect ICAI’s analysis of current UK aid spending, and consideration of the @CommonsIDC’s inquiries and government priorities. buff.ly/4pMKn9y
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This afternoon, @CommonsIDC will hear evidence on the UK's international climate finance 🌎 📑 Read ICAI's written submission to the inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/wri… 📺 Watch the session live from 1.05pm: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
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We've published our 2026-27 work plan. Our new reviews will examine expertise-based development programmes, British International Investment, nature, global health and more. Read the full list: icai.independent.gov.uk/new-…
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We welcome today’s report from @NAOorguk examining the @FCDOGovUK response to sudden-onset humanitarian crises. Read more below 👇
Between 2021 and 2025, @FCDOGovUK's humanitarian crisis team supported its global network of 280 posts to respond to 19 sudden-onset humanitarian crises. The future of this support is challenged by increased demand for aid and reduced funding. Read more: nao.org.uk/reports/respondin…
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📣 @icai_uk has published an updated assessment of the global context for development cooperation. buff.ly/V0XBgmK
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The UK aid watchdog @icai_uk has today released a report warning of mounting global pressures as the UK reshapes its approach to aid – a lot of which we agree with. Head to our website to read Chair @SarahChampionMP’s comment in full: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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As global challenges compound and development progress stalls, ICAI calls on the UK to be clear about what it is committing to deliver through its new partnership approach. Read our latest assessment here: icai.independent.gov.uk/revi…
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Today’s welcome new report from @CommonsIDC reaffirms the important role Parliament and @icai_uk play in holding government to account for the spending and impact of UK development assistance.
There are still significant gaps in what we know about the Government's new approach to international aid. @FCDOGovUK must communicate what success looks like and how international partners will be involved - and rebuild the case for aid ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/com…
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As the first international conference on phasing out fossil fuels begins in Colombia, energy transition is centre stage. ICAI’s review, published last year, assesses how effectively UK aid is supporting partner countries to transition to clean energy⬇️ icai.independent.gov.uk/revi…
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