Better Data, Better Aid?

Practical Guidance Note on Aid Information Management Systems

Many developing countries have developed Aid Information Management Systems (AIMS) as a tool to improve the coordination of aid, increase its transparency, strengthen accountabilty and increase its contribution to development. However, in many cases, the benefits from such systems have been less than expected, and many systems have not been sustained in the longer term, despite a considerable investment of time and finance by partner governments and their development partners.

Much expertise and experience exists within governments, donors, AIMS contractors, and civil society that could help increase the contribution of existing AIMS to reducing poverty and achieving MDGs, and help countries that are about to develop such a system.

At the launch of the Capacity Development for Development Effectiveness (CDDE) Facility in Manila in March 2009, policy makers and practitioners requested that CDDE help tap that knowledge and prepare a very practical guidance note on AIMS.  Your feedback will be very important in ensuring the Guidance Note meets your needs and benefits from your experience. This Guidance note was developed by Aasmund Andersen in January 2010. Please send your inputs and feedback to Aidan Cox at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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