The Trudeau government has raised expectations that it will advance gender equality, especially during its G7 presidency. Here’s how its latest initiative can make an impact and empower women [...]
Quick overview of recently updated comparative aid statistics from the OECD-DAC. [...]
A look at what it would take to position Canada as leader on the global stage, especially with regards to development funding, and how Budget 2018 measured [...]
Timing makes this a “nothing” budget — it is too far away from the next election (October 2019) to announce major new spending or directions. We expect it will be a combination of touting success and cautious optimism. It will no doubt contain the usual messaging on strengthening the middle [...]
"Blended finance" is a key emerging area in development finance. We take a deeper look at measurement and reporting issues, and leverage effects. [...]
"Blended finance" is a key emerging area in development finance. We make sense of it and share key resources. [...]
Is there a link between Canadian exports and official development assistance? Results from an augmented gravity model, looking at Canadian exports and ODA to developing countries 1989-2015. [...]
Additionality remains one of the most confusing concepts in development finance. The need for a common understanding of additionality in the context of DFIs is highlighted by increasing interest in capturing private finance mobilized by official development finance in OECD-DAC reporting and [...]
Analysis of OECD-DAC data on amounts mobilized from the private sector by official development finance. [...]
Analysis of GAC development budget spending room. [...]
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