Peer Reviews on Development Finance Statistics
Lessons learnt from seven pilots
Countries often face similar challenges in statistical reporting on development finance.
Through Peer Reviews on Development Finance Statistics, Development Assistance Committee
(DAC) members and non-DAC providers, together with the OECD, jointly assess how countries
collect, report and disseminate data on their development co-operation. These reviews
help countries cope with an increasing demand for comprehensive, reliable and accessible
statistics on development finance, in a context of frequent changes to the reporting
requirements, staff-turnover and often complex, decentralised reporting systems. In
the period from 2017 to 2019, the OECD conducted seven reviews (Australia, Canada,
Denmark, France, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland). The Peer Reviews on Development
Finance Statistics have proven to be useful and enriching for all participants, identifying
several recommendations on how to improve the quality and use of development finance
data. Building on the findings from the seven reviews, this working paper shares lessons
learnt, including best practices, strengths and challenges.
Published on October 21, 2020
In series:OECD Development Co-operation Working Papersview more titles