§ Ms McCaffertyTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has received on the reduction in the percentage of Government contributions to sexual and reproductive health projects under the new Civil Society Challenge Fund les. [96515]
§ Clare ShortWe have received a number of representations about the funding arrangements for reproductive health activities under the new Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF).
In the spirit of a Challenge Fund, it is important that all our partners demonstrate their commitment and the quality of their projects by raising funds within their own support based or from other donors. However, in recognition of the initial problems likely to be faced by organisations which had access to 100 per cent. funding from the JFS, I have agreed a transitional arrangement under which reproductive health activities will be eligible for 85 per cent. funding in year one of the new Fund, 70 per cent. in year two, and 50 per cent. in year three.
§ Ms McCaffertyTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list the non-Governmental organisations which are receiving22W 100 per cent. funding for population and reproductive health projects in 1999–2000 through the joint funding scheme. [96514]
§ Clare ShortEleven NGOs are in receipt of 100 per cent. funding for population, reproductive and sexual health projects from the Joint Funding Scheme in the current financial year:
- Alternative for India Development
- AMREF (Africa Medical and Research Foundation)
- CARE International (UK)
- ICR (International Care and Relief)
- International Family Health
- Marie Stopes International
- The Naz Foundation
- Plan International
- Population Concern
- Population Services International
- Urban Aid