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“The Czech Republic’s successful transformation towards democracy and a market economy offers valuable experience on building democratic institutions and social, economic and infrastructure development that will enrich the DAC’s work,” said DAC Chair Erik Solheim.
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It is fundamental that we continue and deepen discussions about the financing for the post-2015 development goals.
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To ensure that its aid has an impact on development, Australia sets clear goals, and monitors and reports the results of its development co-operation. The review commends Australia’s exemplary steps to increase the transparency of aid.
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The DAC: Enabling effective development
Through inclusive partnerships for development, the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) helps ensure better lives for people in the developing world by:
Understanding development finance
We monitor and share statistics as well as information on the architecture of official development assistance (ODA) and other aid flows to help ensure transparency and effectiveness.
Strengthening
aid delivery
We evaluate development programmes for aid effectiveness and conduct peer reviews in development co-operation to sharpen processes and management.
Improving development policy
We draw on knowledge and experiences across the world and advise on diverse development policy issues, including: aid for trade, conflict and fragility, environment, gender equality, governance and poverty reduction.
Building partnerships for development
We engage beyond the DAC, forming wide-ranging partnerships to leverage collective know-how and facilitate innovative and integrated approaches to development.
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May 4
Yes, it is time to revisit the concept of Official Development AssistanceOECD Insights Blog
April 18
Beyond Busan: Aid in a rapidly changing worldQ&A session with DAC Chair Erik Solheim at the Center for Strategic and International Studies [Audio]
For 50 years now, the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) has grouped the world’s main donors, defining and monitoring global standards in key areas of development.
The Development Co-operation Directorate (DCD) supports the DAC, contributing to developing better policies for better lives through transparent data on development finance, and improved development co-operation practices and policies.
The DAC has played a role in forging major international development commitments, including the Millennium Development Goals and the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness.
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