Two UK government aid funds worth a combined £2.3bn ($2.9bn) have come under fire today for a lack of transparency and "serious risks" around value for money.
UK aid cash transfer programmes that have been excoriated in the press have been found to deliver strong value for money and reduce poverty by an aid watchdog.
The UK’s aid watchdog has warned that some aid funds going to conflict-affected areas may be being diverted from their intended purpose and said “urgent attention” is needed to ensure value for money.
