DFID

DFID, or the Department for International Development, was a United Kingdom government department responsible for administering overseas aid. Established in 1997, it was a successor to the Overseas Development Administration. DFID's mandate was to promote the sustainable development of poorer countries, contributing to the reduction of poverty worldwide. It operated through a network of overseas offices and partnerships with international organizations, governments, and non-governmental organizations. The department focused on a range of development sectors, including health, education, governance, and economic growth, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based interventions and achieving value for money. DFID played a significant role in global development efforts, contributing to initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals and later the Sustainable Development Goals. In September 2020, DFID was merged with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to form the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), consolidating the UK's foreign policy and development work under a single ministerial department. The creation of the FCDO aimed to better align development policy with foreign policy objectives and enhance the UK's influence on the global stage.