At least in the UK context, I think the “pillaging” of aid budgets to fund climate commitments isn’t my top concern.
UK aid monies are currently used by the Home Office on rehousing refugees. It looks like we’re going to spend more UK aid in the UK than overseas.
Apart from the obvious concern that each pound can do more good in the world’s poorest countries, it’s actually engendering exactly the kind of waste that aid critics detest. The Home Office has no incentive to use the money cost effectively, because it comes from the FCDO’s budget, not theirs.
Thanks Sanjay. I agree in the UK context. I think this is a great example of how every country is very different. Yes England have absolutely routed their overseas aid and might be another good example of a country not to focus on with this kind of advocacy. Which is sad because until recently UKAID had some pretty good programs.
At least in the UK context, I think the “pillaging” of aid budgets to fund climate commitments isn’t my top concern.
UK aid monies are currently used by the Home Office on rehousing refugees. It looks like we’re going to spend more UK aid in the UK than overseas.
Apart from the obvious concern that each pound can do more good in the world’s poorest countries, it’s actually engendering exactly the kind of waste that aid critics detest. The Home Office has no incentive to use the money cost effectively, because it comes from the FCDO’s budget, not theirs.
Thanks Sanjay. I agree in the UK context. I think this is a great example of how every country is very different. Yes England have absolutely routed their overseas aid and might be another good example of a country not to focus on with this kind of advocacy. Which is sad because until recently UKAID had some pretty good programs.