BII must ensure that its entire portfolio is aligned with the UK Government’s development agenda. With a diminished ODA budget there is more pressure to target development assistance towards the poorest and most marginalised groups: consequently, there is a greater responsibility for BII to actively manage its portfolio. It should place a greater emphasis on the impact delivered with the money it controls.

BII must ensure that its entire portfolio is aligned with the UK Government’s development agenda. With a diminished ODA budget there is more pressure to target development assistance towards the poorest and most marginalised groups: consequently, there is a greater responsibility for BII to actively manage its portfolio. It should place a greater emphasis on the impact delivered with the money it controls. Type: conclusion | Number: 19 | Paragraph: 103 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: Partially Accept The Government agrees that Ministers should maintain scrutiny over the ODA budget, including allocations to BII. Ministers closely review the allocation of the ODA budget to ensure spending is aligned with Departmental priorities and approve all FCDO capital contributions to BII. Ca