Subject: Aid and accountability
application/pdf iconMaking Aid Effective means Protecting Civil Society

Since the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness in 2005, the whole question of aid effectiveness has become a driving force in the overseas development sector.
application/pdf iconTowards more reliable delivery of aid

This report is concerned with deviation of the amount of aid delivered from the amount committed in development programme documents or overall levels of aid pledged in international meetings. Such deviations indicate a lack of predictability in aid flows with damaging consequences for the aid relationship and for the value of aid to its recipients. Ensuring predictable delivery of aid commitments is thus a key element in any aid programme.
application/pdf iconMeeting Ireland’s Aid Commitments at a time of Economic Recession

As a country, Ireland has a long and proud tradition of international solidarity. The government aid programme is a very important part of this tradition which sets Ireland apart on the global stage. In the current economic climate, it is paramount thatwe do not lose sight of the bigger picture andwork to maintain current aid levels. It is essential thatwe also keep our international responsibilities towards those less fortunate.
application/pdf iconTrócaire's Contribution to the MDGs (2010)

In this report Trócaire outlines how it has contributed to the MDG's 1, 3, 6 and 8. This report outlines those MDGs to which Trócaire contributes and gives concrete examples of progress towards achieveing the goals. This report also highlights the major gaps and deficiencies in the goals, including the lack of emphasis on governance and human rights and discusses how a rights-based approach needs to be at the heart of the MDGs.
application/pdf iconTransparência da ajuda externa e do orçamento em Moçambique

Processos orçamentais transparentes são fundamentais nas sociedades democráticas e os cidadãos têm o direito de saber onde e como os seus recursos estão a ser investidos. Em Moçambique, onde cerca de metade do orçamento é financiado pela ajuda externa, a transparência da ajuda torna-se um factor preponderante no apoio a este processo democrático.