Methodology For Calculating Pre-Arranged ODA Funding

We explore the key issues in developing a methodology for calculating pre-arranged funding, including what sort of funding would ‘count’ as pre-arranged, and starts to unpack the challenges of calculating this. This note supports the dialogue on this issue, and as a contribution to donors and IFIs who are considering how best to calculate pre-arranged funding.
Key Findings
Key Terms Used In This Report
Financing approved before crises that is released automatically when agreed triggers are met.
Public aid supporting development and welfare in eligible countries, usually on concessional terms.
Meeting today’s needs without limiting future generations’ ability to meet theirs.
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