Development co-operation

The DAC: Enabling effective development

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Important challenges ahead call for ever better, more robust and innovative approaches. Important lessons and experience in sectors such as health, together with clear guidance for engaging in fragile and challenging contexts can make the difference in delivering the results we need.
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Since the last review in 2007 the EU, a major player in global development, has taken steps to make its aid more effective and give it more impact. However, the OECD Review also notes that more progress in needed in a number of areas.
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Drawing on DAC experience, the special review concludes that Slovenia can seize existing reform opportunities to innovate and balance its resources and capacity with a more focused programme. This will improve the effectiveness of its ODA and put Slovenia in a stronger position for when its ODA increases again.
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Through inclusive partnerships for development, the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) helps ensure better lives for people in the developing world by:

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ABOUT DAC AND DCD

For 50 years now, the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) has grouped the world’s main donors, defining and monitoring global standards in key areas of development.

The Development Co-operation Directorate (DCD) supports the DAC, contributing to developing better policies for better lives through transparent data on development finance, and improved development co-operation practices and policies.

The DAC has played a role in forging major international development commitments, including the Millennium Development Goals and the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness.Read more

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