DVM 1100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Good Governance, Aid Effectiveness, Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development
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International development canada & major donor countries. Established in 1948 to run the marshall plan for reconstruction of europe (george marshall president at the time announced this in his speech) Reasons for reconstruction: security reasons want to prevent spread of communism and use realist concepts, want to create a market for their own goods, help the continent because of humanitarian values. New era of cooperation to change the face of europe. Canada and us join in 14 dec 1960. Other countries join in, starting with japan in 1964. Oecd mission (organization for economic cooperation & development) Objective: our analyses and recommendations are independent and evidence-based. Open: we encourage debate and a shared understanding of critical global issues. Bold: we dare to challenge conventional wisdom starting with our own. Pioneering: we identify and address emerging and long term challenges. Ethical: our credibility is built on trust, integrity and transparency.