Methodological work - what is ODA, how is it counted and who qualifies for it?

Bookmark this page: www.oecd.org/dac/stats/methodology

 

DAC statistical data collection is based on a standard methodology and agreed definitions, ensuring comparability of data across donors and recipients. 

Detailed information on ODA eligibility, classifications and collection methods are given in the Reporting Directives. 

 

The DAC Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts describes the basic features, and key DAC statistical concepts and classifications are explained in a number of methodological notes.

 

The Reporting Directives undergo constant review and scrutiny by the DAC Working Party on Statistics.  Classifications (e.g. DAC List of ODA Recipients, DAC List of ODA-Eligible International Organisations, DAC sector/purpose classification) are updated on a regular basis.  

 

> Official development assistance - definition and coverage

 

> DAC List of ODA Recipients

 

> List of ODA-eligible International Organisations 

 

Statistical reporting directives and guidance

 

> DAC annual aggregates database 

 

> CRS Aid activity database

 

> Multilateral agencies reporting to the DAC

 

Other methodological notes

 

> Sector classification 

 

> Classification by type of aid (applicable for 2011 reporting on 2010 flows) 

 

> Grant element (definition in DAC Glossary and calculator of a grant element for aid loans)

 

> DAC deflators 

 

> Bilateral aid/ multilateral outflows 

 

> Imputed multilateral aid

 

See also list of documents available under Publications & Documents / Manuals, Sources and Methods

 

Top of page

OECD data on www.aidflows.org

Discover how much aid countries give and receive

Aid at a glance

by donor
by recipient
by region

Dynamic chart

50 years of ODA