OECD Development Co-operation Peer Reviews

The OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) conducts peer reviews of individual members once every five to six years. Reviews seek to improve the quality and effectiveness of members' development co-operation highlighting good practices and recommending improvements. Strategic multilateral partnerships and political leadership to reduce poverty and inequalities have contributed to Finland's strong reputation as a partner for sustainable development. In a rapidly shifting landscape Finland's development co-operation system is now at a critical juncture. Alongside a 25% reduction in Finland's official development assistance (ODA) over 2024-27 several reforms are reshaping the system including a comprehensive review of the legislative framework and a reform of Finland's Foreign Service. With new policies in 2024 emphasising support for Ukraine and the more explicit use of development co-operation to boost the international presence of Finnish companies this review outlines recommendations to safeguard Finland's leadership in global sustainable development.