UN-NEPAD-OECD Africa policy briefs

This series of policy briefs provide an overview of key economic and development issues affecting Africa today.

Harnessing Freedom of Investment for Green Growth

Harnessing Freedom of Investment for Green Growth addresses how the international investment policy community can help countries achieve green growth.

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.

Economic Diversification in Africa: A review of selected countries

This study provides an empirical review of the role of governments, the private sector, regional economic institutions and the broader international community in driving economic diversification in Africa.

Inventory of investment measures taken between 16 September 2010 and 15 February 2011

This report covers investment measures taken between 16 September 2010 and 15 February 2011. Information presented in this report has also been used for two joint reports by WTO, OECD and UNCTAD, released on 14 June and 4 November 2010, respectively, in response to the G20 Leaders' request of 2 April 2009 for quarterly public reporting on their adherence to their trade and investment policy commitments.

Tracking aid in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries

Tracking aid in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries

Bulgaria - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Bulgaria.

Canada - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Canada.

Policies for investment in Africa's agriculture

Many African countries are attractive destinations for agricultural investment. African governments are working to strengthen their capacities to design policies that will enhance the development returns of more and better investment in agriculture.