Official development assistance

In 2011, as fiscal austerity took its toll on the economies of developed countries in general, its specific impact on official development assistance (ODA) was also felt. Excluding debt relief, the total volume of ODA fell in real terms for the first time in more than a decade, widening the delivery gap against outstanding commitments. At the same time, the international donor community reinforced previous commitments to increase ODA, and high-level international meetings led to new pledges to improve aid effectiveness. However, progress in meeting the targets previously set for making aid more effective has been disappointing. This is the context in which the international community finds itself in 2012: facing the clear and mounting challenge of how to turn ODA rhetoric into reality.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Partnerships for the Goals