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<p>As a result of the full examination of DFID’s programme in the Occupied Palestinian
Territories (OPTs), the OPTs components of the following programmes are being discontinued:
i) Arab Women’s Enterprise Fund, ii) Gender and Adolescents Global Evidence research
programme, iii) a Development Impact Bonds pilot and, iv) evaluation work through
the humanitarian educational accelerator. The Secretary of State also decided not
to pursue other new bilateral programmes which were being considered. These decisions
ensure that aid to the OPTs is being used in the most effective way and provides the
best value for money to the UK taxpayer. The UK remains committed to supporting the
Palestinian people and the viability of a two-state solution.</p>
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