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The Changing Aid Landscape in East Asia
The Rise of Asian Southern Providers
Anthea Mulakala
February 2014
Changing Aid Landscape
ODA
Research Methodology
Secondary research 8 recipient countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Timor Leste, Vietnam Country snapshots Some primary research due to data limitations Data collected for 2009-2013 Flows above USD 1 million prioritized Media scans Drew on TAF country offices
Country Analysis: Main Findings
China is the Main Actor
Principles Trump Sectoral Priorities
MDGs?
Context Matters
Who’s Missing?
Donor Coordination Roundtable
Regional Forums Provide Opportunities
Southern Mechanisms
More Actors More Choice
Aid is Only One Instrument
Transparency and Data Challenges
Recommendations
Look for opportunities to leverage ‘aid’ funds within a wider set of public and private instruments to achieve development outcomes
New partnerships with Southern providers are important, but require careful strategies for identifying entry points and influencing opportunities.
Respond proactively to the changing aid landscape that is increasingly blending instruments and expanding beyond aid
Be proactive in seeking out opportunities to work with Southern providers to strengthen their knowledge, capacity, and partnerships.
Recommendations
Support genuine country ownership and work with recipient countries to make more informed decisions about their development investing and infrastructure.
Stay the course in middle-income countries in East Asia. Asian providers will continue to be active in the arena -- influencing, investing, and shaping with soft power.
