Reality of Aid

ROA Report 20/21

HIGHLIGHTS

Triple Nexus – Reality of Aid – Asia Pacific’s take and articulation: A Primer for Development-oriented CSOs

The Russia-Ukraine conflict resulted in billions of ODA being realigned or redirected to the Ukrainian government, civil society and other humanitarian actors in the country. While financing is necessary to reconstruct Ukraine and support its citizens, beyond its...

On the Preliminary 2022 ODA Figures: What is the real deal on REAL aid?

With the release of the Preliminary 2022 ODA Figures, the global community faces the reality that ODA continues to be precarious when it is needed most. The 13.6% increase in ODA in 2022, although relatively commendable, paints a misleading picture especially with how...

In ADB’s Rebounding Asia, a just approach to development is overlooked

Last May 2 to 5 in Incheon, South Korea, the Asian Development Bank held their 56th Annual Meeting with the theme, “Rebounding Asia: Recover, Reconnect and Reform”. Attended by representatives from the bank, member country governments, multilateral institutions,...

More than a hundred CSOs demand people-centered solutions over intersecting economic, development and climate challenges

Incheon, South Korea - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) convenes its 56th Annual Meeting, gathering various stakeholders to discuss and influence ADB’s directions from May 2 to 5, 2023. With the theme, “Rebounding Asia: Recover, Reconnect, and Reform,” the bank...

CSO Collective Statement for the 56th ADB Annual Meeting

From May 2 to 5, the 56th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held to convene various stakeholders to discuss and influence the ADB’s administrative, financial and operation directions. With the theme, “Rebounding Asia: Recover, Reconnect, and...

A False Transition: The continuing corporate dominance over Southeast Asia’s energy systems

This article was originally published in südostasien, a German magazine focused on amplifying voices on and from Southeast Asia on economic, political, and cultural issues. Read the piece in German here. by Tala Batangan, Reality of Aid-Asia Pacific Southeast Asia has...