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The Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) was launched by the UK in 2012 as a 12 year commitment to reach the most marginalised girls in the world and is the largest global fund dedicated to girls’ education. The UK is committed to ensuring millions of girls in some of the poorest countries, including girls who have disabilities or are at risk of being left behind, receive a quality education. Through the GEC, we aim to transform the lives of over one million of the world’s most marginalised girls through quality education and learning. Access to a good quality education and learning opportunities will empower these girls to secure a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.

Infrastructure & Cities for Economic Development was launched in 2016 to improve the enabling environment for sustainable, inclusive growth-enhancing infrastructure service delivery in DFID focus countries. It is also to harness the benefits of cities for sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in DFID focus countries across the Middle East & Africa. The ICED Facility was managed by PwC and drew on expertise from an alliance which included Arup, Adam Smith International, Engineers Against Poverty, the International Institute for Environment and Development, MDY Legal and Social Development Direct. The programme ran from 1 February 2016 to 31 July 2019 and has now closed