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Written question asked by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 May 2016. It was answered by Baroness Verma (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Cotonou Agreement

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the long-term protections in place for the monies granted under the Cotonou Convention in the 11th European Development Fund.

Answer

The European Development Fund (EDF) provides development assistance in accordance with the Cotonou Agreement. The 11th EDF resources are implemented in compliance with the principals of sound financial management and transparency. Every year the accounts of the EDF are scrutinised by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) who perform rigorous annual audits on the EU’s finances. The ECA also review specific programmes and projects for effectiveness and impact.

DFID regularly reviews the work of its partners, including the EU, to ensure that aid is being spent efficiently and appropriately.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8182
Session
2015-16
Subjects
European Development Fund Cotonou Agreement
Link
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