My Lords, I press the Minister on an aspect of the Statement that has not featured in the question so far—the point that, "““it is critical that the UK increases its focus on helping countries to build open and responsive political systems””." In the conclusions there is simply a reference...

My Lords, I press the Minister on an aspect of the Statement that has not featured in the question so far—the point that, "““it is critical that the UK increases its focus on helping countries to build open and responsive political systems””." In the conclusions there is simply a reference...

I thank the right reverend Prelate for that question. Of course this is about more than just fairer elections; it is about making sure that the institutions in countries where there has been corruption and where unstable Governments have held office are removed or strengthened. Therefore, DfID, through its programmes...

I thank the right reverend Prelate for that question. Of course this is about more than just fairer elections; it is about making sure that the institutions in countries where there has been corruption and where unstable Governments have held office are removed or strengthened. Therefore, DfID, through its programmes...

My Lords, I broadly support my noble friend in describing the outcome of the two reviews. The Government should be congratulated on becoming, by 2014, the largest rich economy to attain the United Nations target of providing 0.7 per cent of GDP in aid, which in the light of our...

My Lords, I broadly support my noble friend in describing the outcome of the two reviews. The Government should be congratulated on becoming, by 2014, the largest rich economy to attain the United Nations target of providing 0.7 per cent of GDP in aid, which in the light of our...

First of all, I thank the noble Baroness for her opening comments. We all accept that DfID did some fantastic work when the Opposition were in government. However, the focus there was on inputs. We want to try to reshape the programmes and put the focus on outputs as well...

First of all, I thank the noble Baroness for her opening comments. We all accept that DfID did some fantastic work when the Opposition were in government. However, the focus there was on inputs. We want to try to reshape the programmes and put the focus on outputs as well...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much funding his Department provided to the UN Development Programme in each of the last five years.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much funding his Department provided to the UN Development Programme in each of the last five years.

(3) if he will place in the Library a copy of each agreement between his Department and the United Nations Development programme (UNDP) on (a) financial, (b) technical and (c) other means of co-operation with the UNDP.

(3) if he will place in the Library a copy of each agreement between his Department and the United Nations Development programme (UNDP) on (a) financial, (b) technical and (c) other means of co-operation with the UNDP.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development (1) how much non-core funding his Department has provided to the United Nations Development programme in each financial year since 1997-98; and to which projects in each country of operation such funding was allocated;

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development (1) how much non-core funding his Department has provided to the United Nations Development programme in each financial year since 1997-98; and to which projects in each country of operation such funding was allocated;

(2) how much core funding his Department has provided to the United Nations Development programme in each financial year since 1997-98;

(2) how much core funding his Department has provided to the United Nations Development programme in each financial year since 1997-98;

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the United Nations Development Programme and the World Food Programme to provide help with logistical support, including helicopter food drops, bulldozers for road access and equipment to clear rivers for boat transport to accelerate delivery of food to people...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they are making to the United Nations Development Programme and the World Food Programme to provide help with logistical support, including helicopter food drops, bulldozers for road access and equipment to clear rivers for boat transport to accelerate delivery of food to people...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development where the United Nations Development Programme's SURGE Capacity Initiative has been used in crises since its introduction in 2006.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development where the United Nations Development Programme's SURGE Capacity Initiative has been used in crises since its introduction in 2006.

Lords personal statement apologising for stating that one of the two heads of the UNDP in Zimbabwe had accepted land from Robert Mugabe.

Lords personal statement apologising for stating that one of the two heads of the UNDP in Zimbabwe had accepted land from Robert Mugabe.

My Lords, with the leave of the House, I wish to make a personal statement. During the discussion on the Statement on Zimbabwe on 3 April, I said: "““Unless the present head of the UNDP is withdrawn, there will not be very much confidence in the UN’s role in the...

My Lords, with the leave of the House, I wish to make a personal statement. During the discussion on the Statement on Zimbabwe on 3 April, I said: "““Unless the present head of the UNDP is withdrawn, there will not be very much confidence in the UN’s role in the...

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what information his Department has on reports that six UN Development Programme staff in Burma have been involved in corruption.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what information his Department has on reports that six UN Development Programme staff in Burma have been involved in corruption.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what information his Department has about reports that UN Development Programme (UNDP) project staff in Burma have had to pay up to two months salary to UNDP national staff to retain their jobs.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what information his Department has about reports that UN Development Programme (UNDP) project staff in Burma have had to pay up to two months salary to UNDP national staff to retain their jobs.

Whether they are co-operating with the United Nations Development Programme and the Serbian Government on proliferation and trafficking in small arms and ammunition in south-east Europe [HL 1782]. - Inc figures.

Whether they are co-operating with the United Nations Development Programme and the Serbian Government on proliferation and trafficking in small arms and ammunition in south-east Europe [HL 1782]. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with the UN on the publication of the Third UN Human Development Report on the Arab World.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with the UN on the publication of the Third UN Human Development Report on the Arab World.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what arrangements have been made for international supervision and monitoring of the forthcoming elections in Afghanistan.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what arrangements have been made for international supervision and monitoring of the forthcoming elections in Afghanistan.

Lords Written Statement on a revision to the Departments management of its support to humanitarian mine action. (Inc figs).

Lords Written Statement on a revision to the Departments management of its support to humanitarian mine action. (Inc figs).

Written Statement on a revision to the Departments management of its support to humanitarian mine action. (Inc figs).

Written Statement on a revision to the Departments management of its support to humanitarian mine action. (Inc figs).

What support they are giving to programmes of the United Nations Development Programme for collecting and destroying small arms and light weapons. [HL 5001]. - Including figure.

What support they are giving to programmes of the United Nations Development Programme for collecting and destroying small arms and light weapons. [HL 5001]. - Including figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will list the projects undertaken by the Conflict and Recovery Unit of the United Nations Development programme in each year since its inception and the contribution of her Department for this programme in each year. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will list the projects undertaken by the Conflict and Recovery Unit of the United Nations Development programme in each year since its inception and the contribution of her Department for this programme in each year. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in information and communications technology. - Includes figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in information and communications technology. - Includes figure.

Letter dated 13.08.2002 from Clare Short MP to Andrew Murrison MP regarding de-mining in the former Yugoslavia, incl. details of progress in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo and Macedonia. DFID. 2002.

Letter dated 13.08.2002 from Clare Short MP to Andrew Murrison MP regarding de-mining in the former Yugoslavia, incl. details of progress in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo and Macedonia. DFID. 2002.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what reforms in the UN Development Programme and the UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation have been assisted by financial support from her Department - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what reforms in the UN Development Programme and the UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation have been assisted by financial support from her Department - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what financial contribution her Department has made as part of its work with the World Bank, the UN Development Programme and the European Commission on a joint analysis of the linkages between environment and poverty.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what financial contribution her Department has made as part of its work with the World Bank, the UN Development Programme and the European Commission on a joint analysis of the linkages between environment and poverty.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in crisis prevention and recovery. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in crisis prevention and recovery. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme about the progress of its work on democratic governance.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme about the progress of its work on democratic governance.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in energy and the environment.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in energy and the environment.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme about the progress of its work on poverty reduction.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the United Nations Development Programme about the progress of its work on poverty reduction.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in HIV/AIDS.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the progress of the work of the United Nations Development Programme in HIV/AIDS.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which organisations have provided her Department with reports on the current humanitarian situation inside Iraq.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which organisations have provided her Department with reports on the current humanitarian situation inside Iraq.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will make a statement on her response to food shortages in Zimbabwe. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, If she will make a statement on her response to food shortages in Zimbabwe. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make provision for Zimbabwean farmers who have had their land removed from them, and have been forced to leave their home country, to receive compensation for their loss.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make provision for Zimbabwean farmers who have had their land removed from them, and have been forced to leave their home country, to receive compensation for their loss.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the UK contribution to the work of the United Nations Development Programme in respect of the international humanitarian response to the conflict in Maluku. - Includes figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the UK contribution to the work of the United Nations Development Programme in respect of the international humanitarian response to the conflict in Maluku. - Includes figure.

In view of their policy towards genetically modified food and its production, what discussions they have had with the United Nations Development Programme on that bodys endorsement of such food production in developing countries and on the relevance of such a policy to sustainable development, health and biodiversity; and what...

In view of their policy towards genetically modified food and its production, what discussions they have had with the United Nations Development Programme on that bodys endorsement of such food production in developing countries and on the relevance of such a policy to sustainable development, health and biodiversity; and what...

UNDP at the crossroads: a statement by Baroness Amos, Dept for International Development, United Kingdom to the UNDP Ministerial Meeting at the United Nations, New York, 11 September 2000. DFID. 2000.

UNDP at the crossroads: a statement by Baroness Amos, Dept for International Development, United Kingdom to the UNDP Ministerial Meeting at the United Nations, New York, 11 September 2000. DFID. 2000.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the UK will continue to uphold the OSCE embargo on the export of weapons and military equipment to Azerbaijan.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if the UK will continue to uphold the OSCE embargo on the export of weapons and military equipment to Azerbaijan.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what is the nature of the assistance provided by the European Union in exchange for the collection of weapons in Albania, with reference to the Council Decision of 17th December 1999 (1999/846/CFSP). - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what is the nature of the assistance provided by the European Union in exchange for the collection of weapons in Albania, with reference to the Council Decision of 17th December 1999 (1999/846/CFSP). - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, What estimate she has made of the impact on international poverty alleviation of making available the United Nations Development Programme's estimated requirement of $80 billion in the current year. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, What estimate she has made of the impact on international poverty alleviation of making available the United Nations Development Programme's estimated requirement of $80 billion in the current year. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on assistance given by her Department for elections in Indonesia. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on assistance given by her Department for elections in Indonesia. - Includes figures.

To list those countries represented on the Executive Board of the United National Population Fund. [HL 1165]. - List given.

To list those countries represented on the Executive Board of the United National Population Fund. [HL 1165]. - List given.

Letter from the Baroness Walker of Wallasey to the Lord Redesdale concerning the fundamental expenditure review (FER) and voluntary contributions to UN agencies. ODA . 1996.

Letter from the Baroness Walker of Wallasey to the Lord Redesdale concerning the fundamental expenditure review (FER) and voluntary contributions to UN agencies. ODA . 1996.

If the Government intends to implement the recommendation in the ODA's Fundamental Expenditure Review, para 13.37 that the ODA should reduce further contributions to UNICEF and UNDP; and what account was taken of UNICEF's Management Review.

If the Government intends to implement the recommendation in the ODA's Fundamental Expenditure Review, para 13.37 that the ODA should reduce further contributions to UNICEF and UNDP; and what account was taken of UNICEF's Management Review.

If he will comment on the effect of the recommendation in the Overseas Development Administration's Fundamental Expenditure Review that the technical assistance functions of UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA be consolidated.

If he will comment on the effect of the recommendation in the Overseas Development Administration's Fundamental Expenditure Review that the technical assistance functions of UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA be consolidated.

What support he has received for the Appraisal Mission, sponsored by the World Bank Executive Board, to the Comoros Islands in September, with particular reference to the coelacanth and other endangered species. - Inc fact that UNDP report to be placed in Library when available. (Holding answer 16 Oct 1995).

What support he has received for the Appraisal Mission, sponsored by the World Bank Executive Board, to the Comoros Islands in September, with particular reference to the coelacanth and other endangered species. - Inc fact that UNDP report to be placed in Library when available. (Holding answer 16 Oct 1995).

If he will to support the continuation of the work of UNDP in Burma, implementing a programme based on direct assistance to communities, when the Governing Council reviews the agency's mandate.

If he will to support the continuation of the work of UNDP in Burma, implementing a programme based on direct assistance to communities, when the Governing Council reviews the agency's mandate.

For what reasons Her Majesty's Government did not support the Copenhagen Social Summit proposal tabled by the UN Development Programme in respect of a levy on international currency transfers.

For what reasons Her Majesty's Government did not support the Copenhagen Social Summit proposal tabled by the UN Development Programme in respect of a levy on international currency transfers.

What work is being done by the UNDP to produce an analysis of the problems of Sierra Leone; and what is the timetable of action that will be followed by the United Nations to act on that analysis.

What work is being done by the UNDP to produce an analysis of the problems of Sierra Leone; and what is the timetable of action that will be followed by the United Nations to act on that analysis.

What was the outcome of the UNDP-sponsored conference on Rwanda in Geneva that has just concluded; how much was pledged by each of the participants; and for what purposes. - Includes table.

What was the outcome of the UNDP-sponsored conference on Rwanda in Geneva that has just concluded; how much was pledged by each of the participants; and for what purposes. - Includes table.

If he will give details of multilateral aid packages given to Albania in which the United Kingdom or the European Union has contributed. - Includes figures.

If he will give details of multilateral aid packages given to Albania in which the United Kingdom or the European Union has contributed. - Includes figures.

What progress has been made recently by (a) UNDP, (b) FAO, (c) WHO, (d) UNOSOM, (e) UNHCR and (f) UNICEF in developing reconstruction and other services in North West Somalia. - Includes figure and ref to 238 c398-9W, 238 c546W, 238 c631W, 241 c303W, 241 c329W and 244 c393-4W.

What progress has been made recently by (a) UNDP, (b) FAO, (c) WHO, (d) UNOSOM, (e) UNHCR and (f) UNICEF in developing reconstruction and other services in North West Somalia. - Includes figure and ref to 238 c398-9W, 238 c546W, 238 c631W, 241 c303W, 241 c329W and 244 c393-4W.

What strategic plan has been proposed by the UNDP to improve conditions in Somaliland.

What strategic plan has been proposed by the UNDP to improve conditions in Somaliland.

If he will press the United Nations to increase the resources of the OPS division of UNDP in Somaliland to assist the reintegration of former militia into a peaceful society.

If he will press the United Nations to increase the resources of the OPS division of UNDP in Somaliland to assist the reintegration of former militia into a peaceful society.

What is the involvement of the UN, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UNDCP and FAO in Burma. - Inc list.

What is the involvement of the UN, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO, UNDCP and FAO in Burma. - Inc list.