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Written question asked by Kate Osamor (Labour) on Friday, 21 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


East Africa: Droughts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will take steps to host a donor conference to help tackle drought in East Africa.

Answer

We are working with several international and UN partners to organise a humanitarian pledging conference for the Horn of Africa. The event is scheduled to take place in New York on 24 May. It will help us to mobilise urgent funding for immediate humanitarian needs and to identify long-term solutions to the region's recurrent crises including drought.

The UK is a leading humanitarian donor to the region with more than £1 billion provided in relief aid since 2019. UK funded activities are saving lives and making a difference.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
182172
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Disaster relief Droughts East Africa
Link
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