§ Tom CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what aid projects his Department expects to develop in Asia during the next three years; and if he will make a statement. [171246]
§ Hilary BennDFID's bilateral programmes in Asia are focused on helping countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Projected spend on bilateral programmes in Asia, excluding countries of the former Soviet Union and Iraq, are:
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DFID allocation by programme £000 South and East Asia and Pacific 2003–04 Estimated Outturns 2004–05 Plans 2005–06 Plans Afghanistan 72,000 75,000 75,000 Bangladesh 65,000 100,000 100,000 China 26,000 45,200 35,200 India 197,000 250,000 280,000 Nepal 26,000 35,000 47,000 Pakistan 64,000 70,000 74,000 Asia Other1 56,000 93,700 106,900 Asia Directorate2.3 4,000 15,000 15,000 Asia Performance Fund Reserve 4,000 13,100 51,900 Total 514,000 697,000 785,000 2003/04 Estimated 1Includes country programmes for Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma
2Includes 2003–04 movement in working capital for the division
3Covers regional funds and programmes including the Pacific region
Source:
DFID Departmental Report 2004 (http://www.dfid.gov.uk/Pubs/files/dr2004 default.htm)
DFID's published Country Assistance Plans (CAPs) give details of proposed activities in the larger bilateral country programmes. Copies are placed in the House of Commons library. Finalised CAPs for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Vietnam and draft CAPs for Burma and Nepal are available at: http://www. dfid.gov.uk/News/Consultations/files/caps.htm. CAPs for other recipients of significant bilateral aid in Asia are currently under preparation.