Indicator: 17.3.1b
0.a. Goal
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
0.b. Target
Target 17.3: Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources
0.c. Indicator
Indicator 17.3.1: Foreign direct investments, official development assistance and South-South Cooperation as a proportion of gross national income
0.e. Metadata update
Last updated: 20 April 2020
0.g. International organisations(s) responsible for global monitoring
Institutional information
Organization(s):
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
3.a. Data sources
Data sources
Description:
The OECD/DAC has been collecting data on ODA flows from 1960.
The data are reported by donors according to the same standards and methodologies (see here: http://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/methodology.htm).
Data are reported on an annual calendar year basis by statistical reporters in national administrations (aid agencies, Ministries of Foreign Affairs or Finance, etc.
3.b. Data collection method
Collection process:
ODA DATA: A statistical reporter is responsible for the collection of DAC statistics in each providing country/agency. This reporter is usually located in the national aid agency, Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Finance, etc.
3.c. Data collection calendar
Calendar
Data collection:
ODA DATA: Data are published on an annual basis in December for flows in the previous year. Detailed 2019 flows will be published in December 2020.
Temporary classification of ODA data: Tier I
3.d. Data release calendar
Data release:
ODA DATA: December 2020 for the release of 2019 ODA figures.
3.e. Data providers
Data providers
Data are reported on an annual calendar year basis by statistical reporters in national administrations (aid agencies, Ministries of Foreign Affairs or Finance, etc.
3.f. Data compilers
Data compilers
OECD
4.a. Rationale
Rationale:
Total ODA flows to developing countries quantify the public effort that donors provide to developing countries.
4.b. Comment and limitations
Comments and limitations:
ODA data are available from 1960 onwards
4.c. Method of computation
Methodology
4.f. Treatment of missing values (i) at country level and (ii) at regional level
Treatment of missing values:
- At country level:
ODA DATA: None
- At regional and global levels:
ODA DATA: None
4.g. Regional aggregations
Regional aggregates:
ODA is broken down by country and geographical regions can be compiled from the country data.
5. Data availability and disaggregation
Data availability
Description:
On a donor basis for all DAC countries and many non-DAC providers (bilateral and multilateral) that report to the DAC.
Disaggregation:
ODA can be disaggregated by donor, recipient country, type of finance, type of aid, sector, etc.
6. Comparability/deviation from international standards
Sources of discrepancies:
ODA: DAC statistics are standardized on a calendar year basis for all donors and may differ from fiscal year data available in budget documents for some countries.
7. References and Documentation
References
URL:
References:
ODA DATA: See all links here: http://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/methodology.htm