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International Development Act 2002

International Development Act 2002

2002 CHAPTER 1

Commentary on Sections

Section 3

21.This section enables the Secretary of State to provide humanitarian assistance in response to disaster or other emergency. Natural or man-made disasters are covered. Assistance provided by the Secretary of State under this section can be for any purpose, and need not be development assistance within the meaning of the Act. Nor is there is any requirement for the assistance to be likely to contribute to a reduction in poverty.

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