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<p>As the Chancellor has set out, like many other nations across the world the UK
is experiencing a severe economic downturn as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Given
the likely decrease in the size of the economy this year, the First Secretary chaired
a review process across government looking at all strands of the ODA budget, evaluating
the impacts of spend and making sure the UK can maintain operational capacity. This
process also has made sure there is continued support for five ODA priorities; bottom
billion poverty reduction, climate change, girls' education, Covid-19 and Britain
as a force for good.</p><p>All ODA spending Departments will now work with respective
partners to make these savings in a responsible and efficient way.</p>
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