Yasmin Ahmad - What is ODA eligibility? #NoJargon #oda #oecd

Yasmin Ahmad, Manager of the OECD's Development Co-operation Directorate Data Collections Unit
Official development assistance or what is commonly known as ODA is financial aid that countries give to developing ones to improve their welfare and economic development.
When we talk about ODA eligibility, we can be referring to the eligibility of either the recipient country or the project:
A country or territory is eligible to receive this ODA if it is considered low or middle income according to a set of fixed criteria.
Eligible countries can be seen on a list that we maintain at the OECD and that donors use to disburse ODA.
A project is eligible to be counted as ODA under certain conditions.
In some areas, such as funds to support refugees or peace and security related activities, strict rules apply and donors have to follow them when reporting their ODA.