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.

Thank you

amulakala@asiafound.orgwww.asiafoundation.org