Reality of Aid is the only major north/south international non-governmental initiative monitoring poverty reduction and development cooperation. It brings together more than 40 civil society networks involving thousands of member development NGOs in 22 donor countries as well as in Asia, the Americas and Africa.  The Reality of Aid builds on a 10-year track record of independent assessment of aid policies and practices, and aims to contribute to more effective international aid and development cooperation strategies to eliminate poverty, based on principles of North/South solidarity and equity.  It produces research reports and public education materials, facilitates sharing of lessons between member organisations, and lobbies national and international policy makers on development issues.