Development aid from OECD countries fell 5.1% in 2006

03-Apr-2007

Total official development assistance (ODA) from members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) fell by 5.1% in 2006 to USD 103.9 billion.  This represents 0.30% of members’ combined Gross National Income.  In real terms this is the first fall in ODA since 1997, though the level is still the highest recorded with the exception of 2005.

User’s Guide to the online Aid Activity database

User’s Guide to the online CRS Aid Activity database is being developed.  Some elements are already made available on the site, others will be added over the coming months.  We hope this new product will help you to find the data you are looking for.  Send your comments to dac.contact@oecd.org to let us know if it corresponds to your needs.