To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will list the three largest development projects on the South American continent supported by her Department. [102234]

DFID has country programmes in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru in South America, reflecting the severity and depth of poverty in these countries. They form part of our regional strategy in Latin America that aims to reduce poverty by working with governments, civil society and the international community in the areas of pro-poor growth, social inclusion and pro-poor governance.Details (DFID figures available by financial year, EC figures by calendar year):

£ million
Country	UK bilateral assistance 2001–02 Includes DFID programmes, CDC investments and debt relief	DFID share of EC Country assistance 2001
Bolivia	31.5	3.5
Brazil	7.0	9.2
Peru	8.9	2.8

Further details are available in DFID's Country Strategy Paper for Bolivia which is available in the Libraries of the House. DFID's Country Strategy Paper for Brazil and Country Assistance Plan for Peru are currently being finalised. I will place copies in the House Libraries when they become available.