The OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) conducts peer reviews of individual members once every five to six years. Reviews seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of members’ development co-operation, highlighting good practices and recommending improvements. The second peer review of the Slovak Republic was conducted by Greece and Lithuania.
A DAC member since 2013, the Slovak Republic has made progress in strengthening its development co-operation system since its first peer review in 2019. Key achievements include strengthened management systems, and increased humanitarian assistance in response to global crises. Building on its own transition experience, the Slovak Republic also brings a recognised strength in providing technical assistance.
The new report explores how the Slovak Republic can consolidate these strengths to deliver more visible, long-term development impact. Recommendations include sharpening the focus of official development assistance (ODA), setting a clear path to increase ODA in line with international commitments, and empowering the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs to steer a more coherent whole-of-government approach, while granting the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation greater operational autonomy.
The review also highlights opportunities to modernise humanitarian response, strengthen civil society partnerships, and effectively engage the private sector in development efforts.