§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent assessment he has made of(a) the level and (b) the effectiveness of humanitarian aid in Southern Sudan.[148124]
§ Hilary BennFor 2003 the UN reports that $237 million was provided for humanitarian assistance in Sudan, compared to a Humanitarian Appeal of $262 million: although the UN do not provide a breakdown, more than half of this is spent in south Sudan. In 2004 the UN is requesting $465 million. The larger amount this year takes into account the need to fund a wider range of activities in expectation of a peace agreement to end the civil war.
1152WWe consider humanitarian aid in south Sudan to be effective. We provide significant support to agencies who are active there.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many international secondments have been made by his Department to Sudan in each of the last three years; and if he will list their responsibilities.[148125]
§ Hilary BennThere are two members of DFID staff seconded to Sudan
One is seconded to the post of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan (May 2002 to April 2005)The other is seconded to the United Nations Development Programme as Post Conflict Recovery Programme specialist (April 2003 to September 2004)