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Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 2017. It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Monday, 27 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Developing Countries: Manufactured Goods

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department plans to use some of the UK's aid budget to support the creation of processing plants to allow start-to-finish manufacture of chocolate and coffee in countries that provide the base products for fair-trade food items.

Answer

The UK currently invests in supply chains through programmes like the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme. Support for in-country processing of basic commodities is a way to add value and support livelihoods in developing countries.

In the Economic Development Strategy launched in January 2017, DfID committed to take an increasingly dynamic approach to agriculture, including boosting agri-business and financing agricultural infrastructure, to provide strong foundations for inclusive growth. The specific support we provide to different countries and sectors will be tailored to local needs and priorities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68475
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Developing countries Development aid Chocolate Manufactured goods Coffee
Link
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