Noticias
4 June - Unstable recovery in capital flows to developing and transition countries (South Centre)
This paper argues that the surge in capital flows to developing and transition countries is generating exchange rate appreciation and exposing them to greater instability: developed countries will not be able to sustain their low interest rate policies indefinitely, and rises in interest rates in the past (particularly in the US) have led to crises in developing countries.
16-26 May - DEMPA Mission to São Tomé and Príncipe
DFI participated in a joint mission with the World Bank to Sao Tome and Principe. The mission met with officials from the Central Bank, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Finance as well as commercial banks operating in the country. The main objective of the mission was to evaluate the existing debt management capacity in the country within the framework of the Debt Management Performance Assessment (DeMPA). At the end of the stay, the mission presented the national authorities with a preliminary assessment.
9-13 May - DFI commissioned by the UN DCF
DFI was recently commissioned by the UN DCF to prepare a background study analysing the quantity and quality of aid in LDCs and outlining possible elements for an LDC accountability framework that builds on existing review processes. The study was discussed at the Fourth United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV) held from 9 to 13 May 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey to review the Brussels Programme of Action (BPoA) and agree on a new Programme of Action (IPoA) for LDCs. The paper can be downloaded from here
9-13 May - LDC-IV Conference Papers and Events on Aid to LDCs
DFI assisted the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs to prepare a background paper and side event at the conference. See more on this event here. DFI also helped Save the Children UK to write a background paper on aid to LDCs, called The LDCs: Biggest Challenges, Least Assistance ?
5-6 May - Development Cooperation Forum High-Level Symposium in Bamako
DFI helped to facilitate this symposium, preparing a background paper and chairing a panel on developing a comprehensive accountability framework for development cooperation for LDCs, and preparing a presentation on national-level mutual accountability. The symposium also covered issues of development effectiveness and results, ownership and conditionality, and accountability in aid for education. The presentations and conclusions of the symposium are available at www.un.org/en.
