How it works

We are currently developing our business plan to improve reproductive, maternal and newborn health. We are working with partner governments and other donors in country to determine what to support and how best to deliver; we are seeking key advice from global experts; our research provides strong evidence, and we are looking at the budget and resources available to support programmes of activity.

Public consultations
When developing policies, DFID recognises that consulting with a wide range of interested groups helps to ensure that the impact of our proposals on different sectors of society is taken into account. To achieve this we use our WordPress based online consultations, created using technology developed by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

The Government’s Code of Practice on Consultation aims to increase the involvement of individuals and groups in public consultations, minimising the burden it imposes on them, and giving them enough time to respond.

Compact
This Code of Practice is used in conjunction with the Compact between the government and the voluntary and community sector which includes a specific code of good practice on ‘Consultation and Policy Appraisal’.

If you have any questions or feedback about this online consultation area please contact us.

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