Development Co-operation Report 2021 Shaping a Just Digital Transformation

Development Co-operation Report 2021 Shaping a Just Digital Transformation
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2021-12-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9264856862

Digital transformation is revolutionising economies and societies with rapid technological advances in AI, robotics and the Internet of Things. Low and middle-income countries are struggling to gain a foothold in the global digital economy in the face of limited digital capacity, skills, and fragmented global and regional rules.

OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Japan 2020

OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Japan 2020
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2020-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 926433128X

Japan combines diplomatic, peace and development efforts to achieve sustainable development and implements the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a whole-of-society approach. It values self-reliant development, country ownership and the mutual benefits of development co-operation for Japan and its partner countries.

Applying Evaluation Criteria Thoughtfully

Applying Evaluation Criteria Thoughtfully
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2021-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 926498402X

Relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability are widely used evaluation criteria, particularly in international development co-operation. They help to determine the merit or worth of various interventions, such as strategies, policies, programmes or projects. This guidance aims to help evaluators and others to better understand those criteria, and improve their use.

Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators: Methodology and User Guide

Handbook on Constructing Composite Indicators: Methodology and User Guide
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2008-08-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9264043462

A guide for constructing and using composite indicators for policy makers, academics, the media and other interested parties. In particular, this handbook is concerned with indicators which compare and rank country performance.

OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Italy 2019

OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews: Italy 2019
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-11-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9264398732

Italy is strongly committed to multilateralism, and it uses its convening power as well as expertise in co-operation to make the country a leading voice on issues such as agriculture and cultural heritage. The country’s commitment to leaving no one behind is particularly apparent through the focus on gender and disability. However, the country would benefit from reversing the recent decline in official development assistance (ODA), building a stronger and better-skilled workforce, forming a coherent, whole-of-government approach to migration and development, and creating a system to manage for results.

Latin American Economic Outlook 2021 Working Together for a Better Recovery

Latin American Economic Outlook 2021 Working Together for a Better Recovery
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-12-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9264682317

The Latin American Economic Outlook 2021: Working Together for a Better Recovery aims to analyse and provide policy recommendations for a strong, inclusive and environmentally sustainable recovery in the region. The report explores policy actions to improve social protection mechanisms and increase social inclusion, foster regional integration and strengthen industrial strategies, and rethink the social contract to restore trust and empower citizens at all stages of the policy‐making process.

Development Co-operation Report 2010

Development Co-operation Report 2010
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2010-04-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9264079882

This 2010 edition of the OECD Development Co-operation Report describes how the Development Assistance Committee has responded to the economic, food and climate change crises of recent years and how DAC countries are working to make aid more effective.

The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2021

The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2021
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2666
Release: 2021-07-28
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1000427919

The Europa Directory of International Organizations 2021 serves as an unequalled one-volume guide to the contemporary international system. Within a clear, unique framework the recent activities of all major international organizations are described in detail. Given alongside extensive background information the reader is able to assess the role and evolving functions of these organizations in today's world. The contact details, key personnel and activities of more than 2,000 international and regional entities have again been thoroughly researched and updated for this 23rd edition. Highlights in this edition include: - a fully revised Who's Who section with biographical details of the key players in the international system. - the response of the international community to crises and conflicts throughout the world. - specially-commissioned introductory essays cover topics including global environmental governance, transboundary water management, and multilateral governance and global action on health.