The Department for International Development (DFID) is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries. Our work is focused on achieving the Millennium Development Goals - the United Nations targets for fighting poverty that must be met by 2015. We work with charities, international organisations and the governments of poor countries to find lasting solutions to the global problem of poverty.  

DFID: Working to reduce poverty in Pakistan
For further information on our programmes and activities, please visit the DFID Pakistan website at http://www.dfid.gov.uk/where-we-work/asia-south/pakistan/

The UK / Pakistan Development Partnership Arrangement signed in 2006 is a ten-year joint vision of how we will work together. The agreement is based on a shared resolve to reduce poverty, address corruption, respect international human rights obligations and improve coordination between donors.

 

We are increasing our assistance to £665 million during 2009-2013 and by the end of this period it will be our second largest programme worldwide.
DFID Pakistan’s new 5 year Country Plan 2008 – 2013 focuses on:

• improving access to better health and education;
• growth and jobs for poor people;
• making government more effective;
• ensuring the international community works better together.

As well as providing support at the federal level, the programme helps three of Pakistan’s poorest provinces: North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Punjab and Balochistan.  

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