What can DFID fund?
• Broadly, what we fund already under current policies. In principle, any form of development assistance can be provided as long as its primary purpose is furthering sustainable development or improving the welfare of a population and there is a reasonable likelihood of this contributing to poverty reduction. The only exceptions are aid to the UK Overseas Territories, humanitarian assistance or contributions to Multilateral Development Banks. • The Act is enabling legislation. It gives the Secretary of State authority to spend money for defined purposes. Once it is clear that the right purposes are driving the intention to assist, the means available are very wide. • Development assistance to UK Overseas Territories is not required to satisfy the test of contributing to the reduction of poverty. Humanitarian assistance does not need to meet this test and does not need to be given for the purpose of furthering sustainable development or promoting welfare. Support for Multilateral Develo
