Monde.org
The French aid agency wanted to provide information about development to the French-speaking community. In response, Development Gateway created a platform that systematically compiles resources on one Web site. It brings together content including news items, tenders, events, publications, and jobs. The site has more than 60,000 resources.Go to monde.org
2009 Photo Contest Winner
Mohammad Rakibul Hasan of Bangladesh took this year’s winning photo. Participants from around the world submitted over 350 entries illustrating socio-economic development. Visitors to the Web site chose the winning photograph. Through his photo Stone Worker, Hasan hopes to build awareness among society about the marginal people behind development in Bangladesh.
Read about the winning photograph | Honorable mention gallery
Study finds local aid management systems complement CRS database
A study published by Development Gateway and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development concludes that the OECD Creditor Reporting System and local aid information management systems have “distinct and important roles.” The study compared data reported to the CRS and data collected at the country level in local management systems. Rudolphe Petras, author of the report, concludes that while the data are comparable in aggregate terms, the systems differ in purpose, coverage, and sector classifications, among other ways. Country systems, such as the Aid Management Platform, are central to managing aid flow on a day to day basis. CRS is the authoritative source for aggregate data useful in international comparisons and historical analysis. Petras manages the aid effectiveness program in Africa for Development Gateway.
Read the report [PDF] | Learn more about the aid management program
