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<p>The UK continues to report its aid spend in line with the international definitions
of Official Development Assistance as set by the OECD Development Assistance Committee
(DAC). The core definition of ODA is spend that has the promotion of the economic
development and welfare of developing countries as its main objective.</p><p>We will
continue to look at how the UK’s aid can maximise the UK’s role as a force for good
in the world, including through the Integrated Review. This will inform the priorities
of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.</p><p>As the Prime Minister said
in the House, the work of UK aid to reduce poverty will remain central to the new
department’s mission.</p>
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