What did the Government do?

To the Government’s credit – they are evidently listening. We commend the UK’s International Development White Paper which acknowledges the power and potential of UK Aid Match (UKAM) by way of these mentions:-

• 9.5. We will reinvigorate: -our approach to partnering with civil society. This will include: a new match funding offer that builds on previous and existing programmes, such as UK Aid Direct and UK Aid Match; tailored, long-term financing and capacity-strengthening support to a diverse range of CSOs in the UK and in partner countries; and support for CSOs and human rights defenders in crisis.
• 2.5. The generosity of the British people is demonstrated worldwide. When crises hit, the UK public and Government respond together. The UK Government has provided match funding for approximately £200 million of public donations for life-changing development projects and in response to humanitarian crises since 2016.
• 9.6. We will leverage the best of UK expertise and the UK public’s generosity and support the transition to more local leadership to promote sustainable and equitable partnerships in our policy and programme work. We will operate on the principle that we double the support that these organisations have raised themselves, in appropriate areas.   International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change. A white paper on international development (publishing.service.gov.uk)

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