A lack of policy coherence can lead to counterproductive actions, such as cutting funding to groups and regions that have previously been identified as priorities. Creating strategies is important, but they cannot exist in silos or fail to consider other previously identified strategic objectives. Furthermore, without clear targets and actions, progress cannot be measured. As well as contributing to a cross- departmental Global Health Strategy, the FCDO must link its strategies to coherent, p...

A lack of policy coherence can lead to counterproductive actions, such as cutting funding to groups and regions that have previously been identified as priorities. Creating strategies is important, but they cannot exist in silos or fail to consider other previously identified strategic objectives. Furthermore, without clear targets and actions, progress cannot be measured. As well as contributing to a cross- departmental Global Health Strategy, the FCDO must link its strategies to coherent, published delivery plans, which should include clear targets, timelines and financial allocations. In particular, the disability inclusion and rights stra Type: conclusion | Number: 21 | Paragraph: 103 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: FCDO is required by HMT to publish Outcome Delivery Plans for the forthcoming financial year. These coherent, published delivery plans set out how we will deliver our priority outcomes. The FCDO is currently in the process of developing a complim