Development Support Monitor 2009: Africa In Our Hands

Although Africa attracted US$43 billion in private capital, US$40 billion in remittances and US$38 billion in aid in 2008 it still faces a considerable resource gap. Such financial support, some would argue, is needed to ensure progressive mobilisation of Africa’s domestic resources and, in turn, social and economic development. However, do the figures match the international pledges of support for Africa; and are resources being directed in line with African governments’ professed commitments i.e. to help communities most in need.

Developed by the African Monitor, the 'Development Support Monitor 2009: Africa In Our Hands', is a comprehensive report which attempts to establish the extent to which people’s voices are heard in the commitment and allocation of resources by donors and African governments. Five key areas, poverty, food security and agricultural development; resources for grassroots development; regional integration; education and health, water and sanitation, are analysed as indicators of responsive practice:

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