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<p>The UK has so far pledged up to £764 million of UK aid and we are at the forefront
of the global response. This includes £296 million to support resilience in vulnerable
countries, as well as support to UK charities and international organisations to help
reduce mass infections in developing countries.</p><p>We are leading the way by pushing
for coordinated international action to open fiscal space in vulnerable countries,
allowing them to increase the resources available to respond to the crisis. We are
providing support through our Rapid Response Facility in numerous Fragile and Conflict
Affected States to reduce the spread of the pandemic, protect vulnerable communities,
provide livelihoods support, assist those with disabilities, and address gender-based
violence.</p><p>It is absolutely in Britain’s interest to use ODA to make the world
a healthier, safer and more prosperous place. We will continue to be guided by our
responsibilities under the International Development Act, including a commitment to
poverty reduction.</p>
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