DEFINITION
The net official development assistance (ODA) from Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations to developing countries and multilateral organizations. ODA is defined as financial assistance that is concessional in character, has the main objective to promote economic development and welfare of the less developed countries (LDCs), and contains a grant element of at least 25%. The entry does not cover other official flows (OOF) or private flows. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Economy Statistics > Economic aid > Donor (per capita) (most recent) by country
DEFINITION: The net official development assistance (ODA) from Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations to developing countries and multilateral organizations. ODA is defined as financial assistance that is concessional in character, has the main objective to promote economic development and welfare of the less developed countries (LDCs), and contains a grant element of at least 25%. The entry does not cover other official flows (OOF) or private flows. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
There is a distinction between governments having foreign aid programs and individuals contributing their own funds to good causes. To me it is questionable whether mandatory government collection of funds from individuals for redistribution to other nations can honestly be called "generosity".
Steve 6th August 2006
Intentions-focused pap. In 1993 the US and Europe were comparable economically, and in 2006 the US has shot ahead. Europe's donations may hurt them more, but they give less and it's their fault. They chose socialism, and now they have less to give. This is just another way to avoid results and instead look at "intentions".
rabiya (pakistan) 1st March 2007
Hi, the information is very useful but i need the data of all the countries on capital, currnt and total govt. expenditures. kindly send me this data or help me.
MG (Iraq) 13th November 2007
If the "forced" contributions to the UN (49%) that the US gives up were factored in here, we'd be far and away the most generous. Who gave more during the Tsunami (money, aid, ships, planes, troops, etc)? Uncle Sam.
Md.Nazrul Islam Ratul (Bangladesh) 30th June 2008
It is important for the world wide development, At a time it will be helpful for our whole nations. My question is that, are all the donations distribute properly among the disable people?