African Development Bank and IATI Strengthen Development Effectiveness in Francophone West Africa

Strategic Insights -

Representatives from Francophone West Africa governments participated in a three-day workshop with the African Development Bank and the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) to enhance the use of development finance data for national planning, coordination, and accountability. The workshop focused on tracking external resources, aligning aid with national priorities, and strengthening decision-making. Participants received practical training on using IATI data and tools.

Key Takeaways:

  • The African Development Bank has shared public data about its investments through the Data Portal and MapAfrica platform, which visualizes over 5,700 projects across 17,600 locations aligned with the Bank's High 5 strategic priorities.
  • Since 2013, the Bank has published over $200 billion in project and results data to the IATI Standard.
  • The African Development Bank's sovereign portfolio was recognized as the most transparent out of 50 global development institutions in 2022 and 2024, according to Publish What You Fund's Aid Transparency Index.
  • The workshop resulted in participants agreeing on a regional roadmap to enhance the use of IATI data at the country level in francophone west Africa.
  • Over 1,700 organizations have published data on nearly 1 million development and humanitarian projects, providing visibility on USD 3.7 trillion in spending.
  • IATI serves country-level realities, with the value of a standard found in its adoption, adaptation, and relevance to country contexts.

Statistics:

  • Over $200 billion in project and results data published by the African Development Bank to the IATI Standard since 2013.
  • 17,600 locations visualized on the MapAfrica platform.
  • 5,700 projects aligned with the Bank's High 5 strategic priorities.
  • USD 3.7 trillion in spending made visible by over 1,700 organizations publishing their data on IATI.
  • 1,000+ development and humanitarian projects published by organizations.
  • 54 regional member states of the African Development Bank.

Sources:

  • African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)
  • International Aid Transparency Initiative (https://IATIStandard.org)
  • Publish What You Fund (https://apo-opa.co/45NBjzm)
  • APO Group (on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB))