Development Aid at a Glance: Statistics by Region - 2010 Edition

08-Feb-2010

Aid statistics presented in the form of numerous charts and tables, highlighting specific features and main trends in aid delivery to all recipient countries as a whole and to respective regions separately.

Aid activities in support of agriculture

02-Feb-2010

This publication presents comprehensive statistics on aid flows to agriculture. The analysis covers the years 2002-2007, including trends in donors’ aid, geographical focus of flows, and a broader picture of donors’ short and long term interventions to address food security issues.

Security System Reform: What Have We Learned?

13-Jan-2010

This report focuses on the results and trends emerging from the publication of the OECD DAC Handbook on Security System Reform. The report explores the results of disseminating the Handbook at headquarters and in partner countries from April 2007 to April 2009, and considers its impact on implementing security system reform more broadly. The dissemination results and the Handbook’s wider impact can provide important insights for OECD DAC members and the international community.

Updated Aid at a Glance donor charts

18-Dec-2009

The Aid at a Glance charts for DAC Donors have been updated with latest data (to 2008).

OECD DAC to monitor aid flows in support of climate change adaptation as of 1 January 2010

11-Dec-2009

Members of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) have approved a policy marker to track official development assistance (ODA) in support of climate change adaptation.

Aid for health rises fourfold: some striking results and lessons for more effective aid

30-Nov-2009

A dramatic increase in aid to health in developing countries, from USD 5 billion in 1990 to USD 21.8 billion in 2007 is featured by an in-depth study released today by the OECD (“Aid to better health – what are we learning about what works and what we still have to do”).

OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) welcomes Korean membership

26-Nov-2009

On 25 November, the DAC welcomed South Korea as its newest member. The Committee made its decision in a special session, during which Mr. Oh Joon, Korean Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, noted Korea’s eagerness to share its development experience – and success.

Members of the Joint Donor Assistance Committee / Working Party of the Trade Committee meet to discuss OECD work programme on Aid for Trade

17-Nov-2009

The Donor Assistance Committee/ Working Party of the Trade Committee on Aid for Trade met to discuss ongoing OECD work on improving the effectiveness of aid for trade on November 10th. Issues discussed included Evaluation of Aid for Trade, Management for Development Results, Binding Constraints to Trade Expansion, and Aid for Trade and the Green Growth Agenda.

Reaching Our Development Goals: Why Does Aid Effectiveness Matter?

16-Oct-2009

Why is the Paris Declaration important, what objectives have been set and what still needs to be accomplished? This is the guide to Aid Effectiveness in its most accessible form ever.

Human Rights and Aid Effectiveness: Key Actions to Improve Inter-Linkages

20-Aug-2009

The implementation of the Paris Declaration for increased aid effectiveness can help to achieve human rights. Equally, the application of human rights to development processes can strengthen the implementation of the Paris Declaration and help to attain its goals. This information sheet outlines key actions that will support this synergistic process.