Written Statement to the Joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee - April 2013

The OECD is calling for a new development framework in this statement to the Joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee.

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• Written Statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee - April 2013

Trusting in crowds

“Crowdsourcing” pools the strength of the many to perform complex tasks–everything from funding a film to sequencing DNA. At its heart is trust–not a blanket belief in great institutions, but rather the confidence between individuals that each will do the right thing. Its power is being increasingly felt today, even in the world of international development.

Innovative Approaches to Poverty Reduction, Social Cohesion and Progress in a Post-2015 World

Economic growth has played a major role in lifting people out of poverty. However, there is increasing evidence that many of these people did not move up to the middle classes but into an intermediate state of “vulnerability”. Poverty continues to affect millions of people around the world, said OECD Secretary-General.

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Aid to poor countries slips further as governments tighten budgets

Development aid fell by 4% in real terms in 2012, following a 2% fall in 2011. The continuing financial crisis and euro zone turmoil has led several governments to tighten their budgets, which has had a direct impact on aid to poor countries. There is also a noticeable shift in aid away from the poorest countries and towards middle-income countries. A moderate recovery in aid levels is expected in 2013.

Development Effectiveness Review of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2006 - 2010 (donor neutral version)

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has completed its Development Effectiveness Review of the Asian Development Bank.

Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries 2013

This publication provides comprehensive data on the volume, origin and types of aid and other resource flows to around 150 developing countries.

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Korea: a growing influence in the field of development co-operation

An aid recipient less than two decades ago, Korea is now a donor and sharing its experience of how to use development co-operation as a catalyst to promote long-term sustainable growth in other countries.

Aid for Trade Policy Dialogue 2013

This OECD Policy Dialogue brought together a wide range of stakeholders - policy makers, practitioners, academics, private sector and civil society - from developing and developed countries. Participants discussed what needs to be done to continue delivering aid for trade results in this changing international environment for trade and development.

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• Agenda of the Aid for Trade Policy Dialogue
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Green Growth in Africa: Concepts, Tools and Strategies for Building Greener Economies and a Sustainable Future

Information on and background documents for the Green Growth African Regional Workshops, 15-18 January 2013. The workshops presented conceptual issues and policy tool kits on implementing green growth policy measures and strategic environmental assessments.