Classifying all spending in low-and-middle-income countries as ODA may meet the letter of OECD rules, but it contravenes their spirit. Programmes that may contribute to foreign policy objectives, but that do not have a measurable effect on poverty, should not be classified as ODA spending.

Classifying all spending in low-and-middle-income countries as ODA may meet the letter of OECD rules, but it contravenes their spirit. Programmes that may contribute to foreign policy objectives, but that do not have a measurable effect on poverty, should not be classified as ODA spending. Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Paragraph: 81 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: All UK ODA spending adheres to the international rules on aid as set and governed by the OECD DAC. These stipulate that all ODA spend must be administered with the promotion of economic development and welfare of developing countries as its main objective. The DAC rules ensure that aid statistics fr