Aid Effectiveness in the Middle-East
- Mutual accountability mechanisms in Egypt
- Aid information systems in Iraq
- Mapping ODA projects in Morocco
- Sector-wide approaches in Palestine
The Middle East is undergoing major political and economic change. Many countries face formidable development challenges as the quest for greater freedom continues.
The region has made good progress in aid effectiveness. Systems of aid management and coordination differ, but most countries have made great leaps forward in implementing the aid effectiveness principles.
Most countries are in the middle income bracket and development aid makes up a small percentage of GNI. This puts them in an excellent position to take strong leadership of the aid effectiveness agenda.
Key themes for aid effectiveness in the region include mutual accountability and aid transparency, non-traditional aid providers, capacity development, sector-level approaches and more recently, aid management in post-conflict and transitional settings.
Key priorities include translating the ‘development partnership’ approach into concrete action, strengthening the role of South-South Cooperation and expanding sector-wide approaches.
The region has a dynamic and young population that is playing a key role in reshaping it's future. It also enjoys vast natural resources. Longer term challenges include high unemployment, slow growth rates and a lack of inclusive growth.
