Facts and principles of ODA allocation
Global crises are reshaping the way Official Development Assistance (ODA) is spent. This report from Development Initiatives shows how rising demands for climate action, health security, and humanitarian response are pulling aid away from the world’s poorest nations—where ODA has the greatest impact. It highlights the scale of financing gaps, the unique role of ODA in supporting low‑return social sectors, and calls for a clearer framework that ensures scarce resources disproportionately benefit people living in greatest poverty.
