The Department for International Development's (DFID's) bilateral programme in Latin America has contracted over the past decade. The current programme of financial support to UK non-governmental organisations (NGOs) through the Latin America Partnership Programme Arrangement will end in March 2011. This programme was developed as part of DFID's graduation strategy from the region. DFID will not be extending this support after completion of the current programme.From April 2011, DFID will continue to support work in Latin America through contributions to multilateral organisations, including the Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank, European Commission and UN. DFID will also support a research programme focusing on lesson learning to ensure that other parts of the world can benefit from the development experience in Latin America.