Today the World Bank have become the third aid donor, and the first multi-lateral agency to publish their aid information to the International Aid Transparency Initiative Registry. The World Bank come after the UK Department for International Development and the Hewlett Foundation in publishing their information to the newly agreed standard. The IATI Registry is a […]
Increased effort required by most ahead of crucial summit in November (16 May, London) – By publishing aid transparency implementation plans today a handful of international donors have proven that more transparent aid can be achieved. “They have put other donors to shame who should have done better” said campaign group Publish What You […]
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has replied to a news report that claims the fund’s board is considering proposals to scale back its policy of full transparency. In a statement on May 10, the Global Fund stated that: “Contrary to assertions referred to in an Associated Press article, the Global Fund […]
The Modernizing Foreign Assistance Network (MFAN), a reform coalition comprised of international development and foreign policy practitioners, policy advocates and experts, concerned citizens and private sector organizations has released an updated policy agenda. 2 elements of their renewed priorities highlight the need for aid transparency to be part of the Administration’s focus going forward: “Maximize […]
Congratulations go to the African Development Bank, who became the 19th signatory to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) on 14th April. Signing up to IATI means they have endorsed the IATI Accra Statement, welcoming the commitments in the Accra Agenda for Action asking donors to provide regular, detailed and timely information on their aid. On […]
Today sees the launch of the IATI Standard support site. This eagerly awaited site complements the IATI Standard website, offering users the chance to ask the IATI community questions. If you haven’t already heard about the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), or the standard, you can catch up here. According to Aidinfo, there has already […]
