Philanthropic Foundations and Development Co-operation

In recent years, several OECD countries have been paying increasing attention to the contribution that private actors can make to development co-operation. This study consists of a policy-oriented analysis of past and present foundation activities in development.

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DAC's recommendations as Ireland prepares for a USD 1 billion development co-operation programme

In a major review of Ireland's development co-operation programme, the OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) noted that Ireland's official development assistance (ODA) rose dramatically over the past decade.

Aid for water supply and sanitation (February 2003)

Short analysis of trends in aid for water extended by members of the DAC and multilateral institutions, prepared by the DAC Secretariat for the 3rd World Water Forum in Kyoto.

Development Ministers and Heads of Aid Agencies to meet at OECD

This OECD Development Assistance Committee High Level meeting takes place at a time of increasing donations and heightened economic and political concerns. Development Ministers and heads of aid agencies responsible for 95% of aid will discuss th...

Highlights of publication on Aid Targeting the Objectives of the Rio Conventions 1998-2000 (August 2002)

Short analysis of biodiversity, climate change and desertification related aid extended by the members of the DAC. Contribution by the DAC Secretariat for the World Summit for Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.

Entwicklungszusammenarbeit 2001 Bericht Neuer Schwung, neue Herausforderungen

Final figures show that Net Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries by DAC Members in 2000 was USD 53.7 billion. In real terms the flow was little changed from 1999: down 0.4%. There would have been a slight rise if some cou...

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• 2001 Development Co-operation Report - New Impetus, New Challenge
• Rapport 2001 sur la coopération pour le développement - Nouvel élan, nouveaux défis

2001 Development Co-operation Report - New Impetus, New Challenge

Final figures show that Net Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries by DAC Members in 2000 was USD 53.7 billion. In real terms the flow was little changed from 1999: down 0.4%. There would have been a slight rise if some cou...

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ODA Steady in 2000; Other Flows Decline

Net aid to developing countries (official development assistance, or ODA) from DAC Members in 2000 was USD 53.7 billion, slightly higher than the preliminary figure of USD 53.1 billion. In real terms the flow was little changed from 1999: down 0...

Aid to Agriculture (December 2001)

Short analysis of trends in aid to agriculture extended by members of the DAC and multilateral institutions. How much aid has been extended to date? Who are the main donors? Is aid targeted to where it is most needed?

Development Assistance Committee Announces ODA Figures for 2000

In current prices and exchange rates total net ODA flows declined from $56.4 billion in 1999 to $53.1 billion in 2000 (see Table 1 and Chart 1) -- a fall of 6.0 per cent. But most of this drop was due to lower exchange rates for most currencies a...