The mobilisation of private finance for development outcomes was a central part of the discussions during the recent Paris summit, with more emphasis placed on the need to mobilise “at scale”. However, without improved measurement and increased transparency, it will be impossible to tell whether or not these new commitments deliver on their promises.
Our regular newsletter, featuring our recommendations for improving the transparency of 2X investments, our view on how USAID is measuring its 25% localization funding goal, plus news on climate, development and humanitarian finance.
USAID has just provided a detailed update on its goal to direct 25% of its funding to local actors by 2025. Earlier this year, Publish What You Fund investigated the measurement of this 25% target and concluded that the choice of methodology could determine whether more than US$1.4 billion of additional funding is channeled to local actors each year. So we have been taking a close look at USAID’s progress report and the measures used.
As 2X Global works to develop a new certification process for gender lens investors, we set out why greater transparency must be integrated into this process. Our new working paper provides four recommendations for improving the disclosure of 2X investments – so that we can understand their impact on women and girls, and ensure we are making the most effective use of our scarce resources.
Our regular newsletter, this month featuring the opportunity to join our board, plus news on using budget data, ODA reform, a Dutch aid portal, green accountability and USAID localisation.
The Publish What You Fund Board is currently looking for three new Trustees, including a new Chair. We are seeking individuals with knowledge of strategy, finance and transparency to take on these voluntary roles and oversee a viable and resilient organisation.
