On 13 March the Government published the Integrated Review Refresh 2023. This briefing examines how the review compares to its predecessor, published in 2021, focusing on the major themes and assessments.
This briefing provides an introduction to Lebanon's politics, human rights, trade, and international relations. It also signposts further reading.
Planning for the post conflict reconstruction of Ukraine has begun. The potential use of sanctioned Russian assets to help fund reconstruction is among the issues being discussed.
Research Briefing
What is the current situation in Turkey and Syria, what aid has been pledged, and how can the most affected areas be reached?
Research Briefing
Describes the effects of the conflict in Ukraine and the number of refugees leaving the country, alongside what aid the UK and others have pledged in 2022/23.
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This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Education is scheduled for Thursday 26 January 2023, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Vicky Ford MP.
Research Briefing
In 2022, the UK Government relaunched its development finance institution. This paper describes its work and effects on poverty reduction and climate change.
Research Briefing
What are the rules on aid spending to assist refugees hosted in the UK, and how does rising UK spending on refugees effect the UK's aid budget in 2022?
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UK aid spending has fallen to 0.5% of Gross National Income. What did this mean for aid programmes and recipients in 2021, and what is the outlook for 2022/23?
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The UN has said Yemen is experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. This paper describes the current situation and the role of UK aid.
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In 2013, the UK first hit the UN target of spending 0.7% of GNI on aid. This briefing looks at the target’s history in the UK and the current reduction to 0.5%.
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The UK has been the third largest donor to the Global Fund. How effective is the fund, and how much is being committed for 2022-25?
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on global food security is scheduled for Wednesday 26 October 2022, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Paulette Hamilton MP.
Research Briefing
One year after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan the country faces a multitude of political, economic and humanitarian crises. The security situation is increasing fragile and human rights abuses, particularly of women and girls, is widely documented.
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