Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation Delhi, March 2012

Objectives  To clarify and raise awareness of how Asian development partners operate: their objectives, principles, motivation and funding levels.  To contribute Asian development partner views to the post- Busan international dialogue on aid effectiveness and architecture.  To promote mutual interest, learning, understanding and opportunities for collaboration between and amongst Asian development partners, traditional donors and recipient countries.  To make specific policy contributions and recommendation from Asian partners on the pro-poor growth agenda.

History  Partners: Korea Development Institute, The Asia Foundation  Core Countries: China, India, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore  Meetings: Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Seoul  Busan HLF4 side event  Publication: “Emerging Asian Approaches to Development Cooperation”

2012 Program  Additional countries and partners Indonesia, RIS, CAU  3 meetings : Delhi, Beijing, Seoul  Thematic focus: pro poor growth  Possible side events : Washington, Australia

Results for 2012  Policy relevant material produced to respond to the outcomes of HLF4.  Contributions towards a second AADC publication  Recommendations and learning from Asian development partners on strategies for pro-poor growth and development cooperation  Increased understanding amongst Asian development partners about their priorities, modalities, and programs.  Establishment of a neutral dialogue platform for continued discussions on aid and development effectiveness amongst Asian partners.