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ICAI’s review on UK aid’s approach to youth employment in the Middle East and North Africa

Inquiry

In July 2021, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) published its review “UK aid’s approach to youth employment in the Middle East and North Africa.”

This review focused on programmes aimed at addressing youth unemployment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. FCDO does not have any dedicated programmes aimed at addressing youth unemployment in the region; it does, however, have programmes which are aimed at promoting economic stability and growth, which cover youth employment.

The objectives of this evidence session and the one to follow with the Minister were to examine ICAI’s review, recommendations, and the Government Response and we then questioned the government on its response to ICAI and its policies and priorities for supporting youth employment in the MENA region.