Department for International Development

DFID is the United Kingdom Department for International Development, it is headed by the Secretary of State for International Development. Its mission is "to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty". The Secretary of State is Hilary Benn and the only other minister is the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Gareth Thomas.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom - Secretary of State for International Development - Secretary of State - Hilary Benn - Minister - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State - Gareth Thomas

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The main piece of legislation governing DFID's work is the International Development Act, which came into force on 17 June 2002, replacing the Overseas Development and Co-operation Act (1980). The Act makes poverty reduction the focus of DFID's work, and effectively outlawed tied aid. http://www.dfid.gov.uk/aboutdfid/ida.asp

Related Topics:
Poverty reduction - Tied aid

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