Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Thursday, 6 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2003. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will list the three largest development projects on the South American continent supported by her Department.

Answer: Keith Vaz: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list the three largest development projects on the South American continent supported by her Department. [102234] Clare Short: DFID has country programmes in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru in South America, reflecting the severity and depth of poverty in these countries. They form part of our regional strategy in Latin America that aims to reduce poverty by working with governments, civil society and the international community in the areas of pro-poor growth, social inclusion and pro-poor governance. Details (DFID figures available by financial year, EC figures by calendar year): £ million _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Country UK bilateral assistance 2001-02 Includes DFID share of EC assistance 2001 DFID programmes, CDC investments and debt relief Bolivia 31.5 3.5 Brazil 7.0 9.2 Peru 8.9 2.8 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Further details are available in DFID's Country Strategy Paper for Bolivia which is available in the Libraries of the House. DFID's Country Strategy Paper for Brazil and Country Assistance Plan for Peru are currently being finalised. I will place copies in the House Libraries when they become available.

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