Leveraging knowledge and resources from providers beyond the DAC to enhance post-2015 partnerships

Several countries beyond the DAC are becoming increasingly important players in promoting development worldwide. This chapter focuses on seven of them (Brazil, China, India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates), which provide the bulk (82%) of concessional development finance beyond the DAC and the extent to which they are engaging in multilateral development co-operation. The chapter reveals the heterogeneity of these countries and sheds light on the volume and modalities of their contributions to multilateral organisations. Recent developments are also examined, including the emergence of new multilateral institutions supported by the BRICS countries and China’s leadership role with regard to new multilateral infrastructure funds in Asia and Eurasia. The chapter suggests ways to improve the multilateral system and gear it to deliver effectively in a post-2015 world.