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This paper explains that the establishment of the UK Department for International Development in 1997, and the evolution of the UK’s foreign aid policies, has provoked international interest as a possible model for other countries to follow. The UK combines in a single government department not only the delivery of all overseas aid, but also responsibility for analyzing the impact on developing countries of other government policies such as trade, environment and prevention of conflict. The author illustrates the institutional changes in more detail, how they came about and also considers the steps that will be needed to consolidate its early success.