Focusing aid on development objectives

Description

Focusing aid on development objectives involves directing financial and technical assistance toward clearly defined, measurable goals that address priority needs such as poverty reduction, health, education, and infrastructure. This strategy ensures resources are allocated efficiently, avoids duplication, and maximizes impact by aligning donor support with recipient countries’ development plans. By targeting aid, it remedies fragmented efforts, enhances accountability, and fosters sustainable progress toward long-term social and economic improvements.

Context

The effectiveness of development aid can be improved when donors focus it more efficiently on development objectives, coordinating their efforts within programmes agreed upon with the recipient.