OECD-DAC

Tidewater is an annual informal high-level gathering of Development Ministers and representatives of Members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) focused on timely and relevant development topics as well as opportunities for partnership. It is named after the Tidewater Inn in Easton, Maryland, the venue of […]

The OECD’s 2018 Development Co-operation Report is focusing on how to apply the concept of leaving no one behind. The Report responds to demand from governments, policy makers, civil society and business for more clarity on how to ensure that no one is left behind in practice. The full 2018 Development Co-operation Report will be

The present study, conducted by the German Development Institute (DIE), analyses the donor countries’ approaches in partner country selection.  The study attempts to explain donor vis-à-vis ODA allocation in order to clarify some missing points emerging from the gaps in the existing literature and it raises the question of whether there is any explicit or

Every year huge sums of money are transferred out of developing countries illegally, weakening their financial systems and economic potential. These illicit financial flows (IFFs), originating from money laundering, tax evasion and bribery, often reach OECD countries. However, they could be used by the developing countries to finance much-needed public services, from security and justice

The OECD-DAC Network on Governance (GovNet) is a forum for practitioners from the development co-operation agencies of Development Assistance Committee (DAC) countries. GovNet’s aim is to promote dialogue, knowledge exchange and research so as to advance innovative approaches to issues of governance and institutional development. For this purpose, the members of GovNet work collaboratively with

Young people in developing countries are facing challenges in employment, education, health and civil participation. Some key obstacles they confront are related to limited access to information or resources or to lack of opportunities.  However, youth well-being and inclusion should be a priority due to the important role of young people in shaping the present

The 2030 Agenda is a collective responsibility covering all levels of governance (global, national, territorial) that aims to address current and emerging challenges through the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For this purpose, a coherent multilateral system will be essential to deliver the necessary economic, social and environmental transformations.  The 2018 edition of