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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 September 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Science: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 7 November 2022 to Question 80698 on Science: Research, what recent progress has been made on a new funding vehicle to mobilise ODA research activity.

Answer

The Department has received HMT approval to launch the Official Development Assistance (ODA) component of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). ISPF will have up to £200 million ODA this Spending Review to deliver research and innovation partnerships with developing countries. This follows the announcement of £119 million for non-ODA partnerships when ISPF launched in December 2022.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
197401
Session
2022-23
Related items
Science: Research
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance International cooperation Research Science
Link
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