Our regular roundup of news on aid and development transparency – with details of the participants for the 2026 Aid Transparency Index, the transparency of the UK’s aid beyond the FCDO, a transparency win that may unlock $600bn of MDB capital, and an update on DFI climate finance transparency.
We are pleased to announce the organisations that have chosen to participate in the 2026 Aid Transparency Index. The Index will provide an independent assessment and accreditation of transparency performance, ensuring the sustainability of this vital global accountability tool while opening participation to a broader range of organisations than ever before.
The transparency of aid spending government departments has improved, according to a new assessment from Publish What You Fund. However, the review highlights the Home Office as the only department which has become less transparent over the last five years – despite spending £2.3 billion of the UK’s aid budget in 2024.
After years of patient technical work by the small team of experts behind the Global Emerging Markets (GEMS) Risk Database, a significant breakthrough has just been announced. The use of GEMS data in credit risk assessments might just have unlocked $600 billion in new lending capacity for multilateral development banks.
In this update, Ryan Anderton highlights the changing landscape of DFI climate finance, shares insights from the 2025 DFI Transparency Index, and outlines his hopes for future progress.
Our regular roundup of news on aid and development transparency – including the last opportunity to feature in the 2026 Aid Transparency Index, latest dates for our free training, and news from across the sector.
