Evaluation of the Implementation of the Paris Declaration, Phase 2 - African Development Bank

This report summarizes the findings, conclusions and recommendations of an independent evaluation of the “Paris Declaration Implementation at the African Development Bank”.

Conference: Improving Security and Development in Conflict-Affected Situations

On 27 April, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, OECD and the World Bank co-hosted an international conference in The Hague to formulate practical recommendations for policy implementation and programming by international and national actors in conflict-affected and fragile situations.

Measuring Aid: 50 years of DAC Statistics – 1961-2011

This booklet celebrates 50 years of the OECD’s statistics on aid and other flows to developing countries. Compiled under the guidance of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC), these statistics are the basis of practically all international comparisons of aid volume. They are relied on by governments, NGOs, the media, researchers and students as a key source of information on the volume and quality of aid.

Update on the Integrated Paris Declaration and Fragile States Principles Survey

National consultations have been held in all 13 countries and territories participating in the 2011 integrated monitoring surveys for the Paris Declaration and the Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States and Situations.

Aid Risks in Fragile and Tranistional Contexts: Improving Donor Behaviour

International engagement in fragile and transitional contexts presents significant risks for donors and implementing partners but holds the potential for even higher rewards in terms of improved results and outcomes.

DACnews April 2011 - The new development landscape: A view from the bridge

As we prepare for the Fourth High Level Forum in Busan, Korea (29 November-1 December), where partners will concentrate on new approaches to development, it is more and more evident that the context in which we are working is changing. Aid continues to rise to unprecedented levels, although estimates indicate that this trend will slow down considerably. The DAC is increasingly seeking new ways of working and learning, opening its

Women’s Economic Empowerment - Issues paper

Women’s economic empowerment is a prerequisite for sustainable development and for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. At the same time, it is also a right. Learn more in this issues paper.

Development aid reaches an historic high in 2010

In 2010, net official development assistance (ODA) flows from members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD reached USD 128.7 billion, representing an increase of +6.5 % over 2009. This is the highest real ODA level ever, surpassing even the volume provided in 2005 which was boosted by exceptional debt relief. Net ODA as a share of gross national income (GNI) was 0.32%, equal to 2005, and higher than any other

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Development: Aid increases, but with worrying trends

Aid flows from OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) donor countries totalled USD 129 billion in 2010, the highest level ever, and an increase of 6.5% over 2009. This represents about 0.32% of the combined gross national income (GNI) of DAC member countries.

50 years of official development assistance

From 1960 to the early 1990s, ODA flows from DAC member countries to developing countries rose steadily. By contrast, trends towards the long-standing commitment by donors to increase aid as a proportion of gross national income to 0.7% have quavered.

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