Managing Aid Practices of DAC Member Countries

The member countries of OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) give almost USD 70 billion in foreign aid (development co-operation) annually. This study examines how to manage that aid for the best results. It is based on the organisational structures and practices of 22 of the world...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2005
Series:DAC Guidelines and Reference Series
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The member countries of OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) give almost USD 70 billion in foreign aid (development co-operation) annually. This study examines how to manage that aid for the best results. It is based on the organisational structures and practices of 22 of the world's main donor countries, with a view to assisting countries who are becoming donors.  The book covers issues such as legal frameworks; how donors organise their operations in partner developing countries; centralised versus decentralised management; relations with non-governmental organisations; and managing gender equality, environmental sustainability and humanitarian action
Physical Description:173 p. 19 x 27cm
ISBN:9789264007635