The United Kingdom's vision and policies for development co-operation

The United Kingdom is committed to honouring its aid commitments and supporting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) while adapting to new priorities. A solid legal basis, strong political leadership and broad party consensus drive the UK’s development co-operation. The government’s coalition agreement is reflected in six broad priorities for international development, cascading into multiple sub-priorities. However, there is no explicit overarching strategic vision for promoting development in a changing world and the UK’s role in addressing current and emerging challenges.