We recognise that there could be risks in moving towards the use of vulnerability- based measures in determining ODA eligibility. However, such a move is necessary for ensuring that vulnerable SIDS have the opportunity to access UK aid. It will remain for individual donor countries to determine where the need for ODA is greatest.

We recognise that there could be risks in moving towards the use of vulnerability- based measures in determining ODA eligibility. However, such a move is necessary for ensuring that vulnerable SIDS have the opportunity to access UK aid. It will remain for individual donor countries to determine where the need for ODA is greatest. Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Paragraph: 25 | Response status: accepted Government response: Partly Agree 7. The FCDO agrees that the current process for assessing SIDS’ readiness to be classified as high-income countries requires improvement. UK representatives are using our influence within the OECD to advocate for strengthened ODA processes to reflect and incorporate SIDS’ vulnerabilitie