A wide array of global challenges – from climate change to global pandemics and emerging conflicts – have had devastating effects on the global development progress achieved in the first decades of the 21st Century. Optimising the use of available development co-operation resources to foster transformative societal change, environmental protection and sustainable economic recovery is thus all the more critical.
In that context, this OECD toolkit responds to a request made by the Results Community of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) for better guidance to improve the effectiveness of results frameworks in support of sustainable development.
Effective Results Frameworks for Sustainable Development: Achieving Impact by Design is more than just a technical tool – it provides ideas to help development co-operation partners make the strategic and political leaps necessary to align all efforts and investments with sustainable development objectives. Results frameworks, when properly used, can map out the trajectory from finance to outcomes and provide structured methods to manage complex challenges effectively. They can also help teams and organisations, large and small, sharpen their focus on development impact.
The toolkit provides an in-depth understanding of the components of an effective results framework; insights on incorporating sustainable development into existing practices; and guidance on monitoring and using these frameworks. It is a synthesis of rich discussions, case studies and technical dialogues among practitioners and experts on strengthening co-operation and fostering a collective focus on transformational impact.
As a continually evolving resource, the toolkit will integrate new knowledge and experience over time. It is hoped that it will inspire the organisational transformations necessary for achieving sustainable development and facilitate more harmonised and impactful development practices.
With Effective Results Frameworks for Sustainable Development: Achieving Impact by Design as a common reference, all governments and international development partners are better equipped for strategic, harmonised action towards a sustainable future.