Billions of pounds at risk of being ‘wasted’ in foreign aid
Aid Secretary Penny Mordaunt has already demanded an overhaul of how cash is handed out through international agencieswith nearly £4 billion spent outside the overseas aid departmentCalls for the changes come from the Taxpayers’ Alliance as they launch their First Aid report into development cash.
The Home Office, Business department and Foreign Office are among departments that direct part of the aid budget. The think-tank is also asking for Britain to spend more money itself rather than through international bodies like the World Bank. Aid Secretary Penny Mordaunt has already demanded an overhaul of how cash is handed out through international agencies including the International Monetary Fund.“address the real effectiveness of aid spending by signing off every penny”He added: “We hope that our proposals will be taken on board - enthusiasts or sceptics alike - as it’s in everybody’s interests that our international aid program delivers for taxpayers.
Former International Development Secretary Priti Patel last night said: “My approach of following the money, people and outcomes and a line by line review of every project to drive outcomes and value for money to support our national interest invigorated DFIDs accountability and approach to development.and champion an open, modern and innovative approach to development ready for the challenges of the 21st century.
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