§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much assistance her Department provided in(a) 2000–01 and (b) 2001–02 to support anti-corruption bureaux in developing countries; and if she will list them. [56662]
§ Clare ShortOur planned and operational support for anti-corruption bureaux in developing countries in 2000–01 and 2001–02 using figures available from our central management information system includes the following:
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£ Planned commitment Expenditure 2001–01 Expenditure 2001–02 Honduras 41,000 41,000 — Malawi 1,272,000 94,902 269,751 Pakistan 431,000 — 168,000 Sierra Leone 1,445,000 137,158 898,743 Uganda 1,000,000 5,589 248,064 Zambia 2,126,000 276,720 233,524 Total 6,315,000 555,369 1,818,082
§ Clare ShortThe Department for International Development funds a substantial programme of knowledge and research in water-related issues. Over the past five years £5 million has been allocated to innovative water technologies and water conservation techniques for the agricultural sector. Specific projects include:
We are also currently developing support to the new Independent Corrupt Practices Commission in Nigeria.
Support for anti-corruption bureaux is normally only one part of wider programmes of activity to bear down on corruption.