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Official Development Assistance of the Slovak Republic

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Official Development Assistance of the Slovak Republic is an intrinsic instrument of the Slovak foreign policy, which to a large extent shapes Slovakia’s relations with aid recipients and relevant international organizations.

Having committed itself to the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals, Slovakia shares the responsibility for global development and

in developing countries, aiming to promote their sustainable development.

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poverty reduction endeavors

OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC Combating global poverty is not only a moral commitment, it is also a tool for building a more stable, peaceful, prosperous, and equitable world. Even though the largest share of responsibility for the advancement belongs to the developing countries themselves, the advanced countries also have a great deal of responsibility.

As a member of the European Union and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Slovak Republic ranks among the most advanced countries in the world.

In light of its positive macroeconomic development, Slovakia ceased to be a recipient and has become a donor of development assistance (ODA – Official development assistance).

The mechanism of providing development assistance was established in 2003 by creating the institutional, legal, and strategic framework for the Slovak development programming. Since 2003, Slovak Republic has been engaged in bilateral development assistance programmes and projects carried out in the developing countries, in addition to providing multilateral assistance and humanitarian aid. Simultaneously, since 2004, as a member state of the European Union, Slovakia has been engaged in the funding of development activities carried out by the European Commission.

Sectorial and territorial priorities of the Slovak ODA are based on the medium-term strategy set by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic defining priorities for particular regions.

TERITORIAL PRIORITIES OF THE SLOVAK ODA:

Afghanistan

P South Sudan

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Kenya

PROGRAMME COUNTRIES Kenya South Sudan Afghanistan

PROJECT COUNTRIES Belarus Montenegro Georgia Macedonia Moldova Serbia Tunisia Ukraine

* according to the Medium-Term Strategy for ODA of the Slovak Republic for the years 2009-2013

% of the Slovak bilateral ODA (2008- 2012 average)

Sub-Saharan Africa

37,8 %

Europe

15,8 %

Asia and Oceania

2,9 %

South and Central Asia

6,4 %

Unallocated

35,7%

Other

1,4%

Billateral ODA by region (2008-2012 average)

Sub Saharan Africa Europe Unallocated Asia and Oceania South and Central Asia Other

source: stats.oecd.org

Region

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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Cooperation with programme countries

Official Development Assistance of the Slovak Republic has been flowing to Kenya since 2004. However, numerous Slovak NGOs have been involved in assisting Kenya with funds from private donors since 1996.

Sectoral priorities of the Slovak ODA in Kenya:

3 HEALTHCARE (HIV/AIDS prevention, child mortality and malnutrition reduction, medical staff training) 3 EDUCATION (access to primary education for socially disadvantaged groups, vocational education) 3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (development of agriculture and farming, small enterprise and tourism) 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (fight against the climate change and introduction of green technologies)

SLOVAK OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN KENYA (in millions USD) 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

TOTAL:

0,69

0,4

0,06

0,36

0,06

1,14

1,51

1,77

5,99

source: stats.oecd.org

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SLOVAK ODA IN KENYA

Photo © Lukáš Zajac

SLOVAK ODA IN AFGANISTAN Official Development Assistance of the Slovak Republic has been flowing to Afghanistan since 2003, supporting efforts towards security and political and economic stability.

Sectoral priorities of the Slovak ODA in Afghanistan:

3 HEALTHCARE (improving the level of healthcare and increasing the access to healthcare) 3 EDUCATION (enhancing the quality of education at all levels with a special focus on vocational education and women inclusion) 3 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (supporting local production and farming)

SLOVAK OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN AFGHANISTAN (in millions USD) 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

TOTAL:

4,41*

1,54

1,33

0,26

0,52

0,51

1,26

0,82

10,65

source: stats.oecd.org

SLOVAK ODA IN SOUTH SUDAN South Sudan was included among the programme countries of the Slovak ODA in 2011, based on the previously successful development activities of Slovak entities in Sudan.

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Sectorial priorities of the Slovak ODA in South Sudan:

3 HEALTHCARE (improving healthcare standards) 3 EDUCATION (increasing the quality of education on all levels) 3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (especially in rural areas, support for agricultural production and environmental protection)

SLOVAK OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN SOUTH SUDAN (in millions USD) 2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

TOTAL:

17,28*

14,98*

17,68*

0,15

0,1

0,75

0,72

0,7

52,36

source: stats.oecd.org

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Photo ©SFPA

Cooperation with project countries

Cooperation with the project countries is provided mainly as a technical/expert assistance and an experience transfer. Our priority is sharing the experience and specific know-how, which has provided a basis for Slovakia’s own advance and transition to a modern market economy, followed by its integration to European and Trans-Atlantic structures. Slovakia´s own transition experience is undoubtly a competitive advantage, increasing the value and assets of cooperation with the partner countries. Slovak experts and professionals successfully working on technical-assistance projects open doors to a long-term functioning of Slovak entities in priority regions. We believe that focusing on areas where Slovakia has a distinctive competitive advantage is the utmost possible contribution to the developing world.

Development cooperation with the project countries is territorially focused on three regions: Western Balkans (primarily Montenegro, Macedonia and Serbia); Countries of the EU’s Eastern Partnership (primarily Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine); Countries of the EU’s Southern Neighborhood (with a focus on Tunisia).

The key areas of technical assistance: 3 experience transfer from the transformation process 3 supporting civil society, strengthening dialogue between the government and civil society 3 security sector reform 3 building institutions and capacities to cooperate with the EU, supporting Euro-Atlantic integration

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SLOVAK DEVELOPMENT AID UNDER A SINGLE LOGO SINCE 2003

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SlovakAid is a brand name for the Official Development Assistance (ODA) coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic. The mechanism for providing the development assistance was established in 2003 and since then the ODA is provided abroad under a single logo, generating more visibility and creating stronger branding potential for the Slovak development activities in the partner countries.

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*The total figure of bilateral development projects, does not include Micro grants, CETIR Programme, Development education projects, EU co-financed projects, Capacity building and Public awareness projects.

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OUR VISION - GOALS OF THE SLOVAK DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Slovak official development assistance goals are defined by Act No. 617/2007 Coll. on Official Development Assistance, National Official Development Assistance Programme and the Millennium Development Goals.

Major goals of the Slovak Official Development Assistance Reducing poverty and hunger in developing countries Promoting sustainable economic, social and environmental development in developing countries

Ensuring global peace and security, in particular by enhancing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and good governance in developing countries Promoting universal access to education in developing countries Improving the quality of basic healthcare services in developing countries

Promoting economic cooperation with developing countries

Raising public awareness of the developing countries’ needs and of the development assistance provided by Slovakia

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UNITED NATIONS MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS At the Millennium Summit in September 2000, 189 member states of the United Nations reaffirmed their commitment to paying the highest attention to sustainable development and poverty reduction.

The result of the initiative is the adoption of eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These are parts of the commonly accepted framework for measuring the development progress. Â Slovak Republic has confirmed, through the top-level representatives, its commitment to the implementation of these goals. As a member of the EU, OECD and United Nations, Slovakia is intensively involved in addressing global challenges.

Slovakia is implementing the millennium goals and development commitments through a gradual increase in the volume of development assistance, trade liberalization, debt relief, and cooperation with bilateral and multilateral donors.

3 Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

3 Achieve universal primary education

3 Promote gender equality and empower women

3 Reduce child mortality

3 Improve maternal health

3 Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

3 Ensure environmental sustainability

3 Develop a global partnership for development

BILATERAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Bilateral development assistance is provided directly by one state (donor) to another (developing country) in terms of a financial support of particular programmes and projects. Bilateral assistance also includes transactions of national and international non-governmental organizations active in development and other internal development-related transactions, such as, interest subsidies, funds for promotion of development awareness, debt reorganization, and administrative costs.

The key national institutions involved in the bilateral ODA are: the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic (MFEA) and the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC) - responsible for contracting and administering bilateral programmes and development projects in the recipient countries. Apart from the MFEA system, the bilateral aid is provided by other ministries listed below. The implementation of bilateral ODA is carried out by national bodies, such as, governmental and academic institutions, non–governmental organizations, and business entities.

Projects and activities with a narrow focus have been proved more effective, resulting in a stronger impact on development projects, with better visibility of aid and a full utilization of their synergies.

Major Slovak Institutions Managing the Bilateral ODA Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sport (Government Scholarship Programme) Ministry of Interior (in-kind Humanitarian aid, International missions of the EU and UN ) Ministry of Finance (programmes: Public Finance for Development; Technical Fund For Cooperation between Slovak Republic and EBRD) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FAO, CEEDFOODS)

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS OF THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC The 2007 Official Development Assistance Act (Act No. 617/2007 Coll.) made the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MFEA) responsible for leading and coordinating Slovakia’s development cooperation. The Ministry is the main focal point for development co-operation strategy and policy leadership within the national system. The MFEA’s Development Assistance and the Humanitarian Aid Department is responsible for strategic and programmatic guidance of the Slovak development co-operation. More than 12 ministries and other state authorities are engaged in the Slovak ODA. These entities are coordinated through auspices of the Coordination Committee for Slovak Official Development Assistance, chaired by the MFEA. The Medium-Term Strategy for Official Development Assistance is a major strategic document of the Slovak ODA, setting out modalities, geographic and thematic priorities. The Medium-Term Strategy is approved at the level of a Governmental Decree which makes it legally binding for all governmental institutions. The Strategy covers both, multilateral and bilateral ODA, including the humanitarian assistance; it is implemented and its objectives are pursued through the annual national ODA programs.

SLOVAK AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION In 2007, Slovakia completed the creation of its institutional and legal framework of development assistance. In compliance with the Act No. 617/2007 Coll. on Official Development Assistance, the Foreign Affairs Ministry had established the Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation as its budgetary organization.

Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC) is responsible for managing bilateral and trilateral development projects within the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. SAIDC represents an administrative and contracting unit for bilateral programing; its responsibilities include contracting, implementation, oversight and evaluation of bilateral and trilateral development projects.

Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation Development Cooperation with Programme Countries (Afghanistan, South Sudan, Kenya) Cooperation with Project Countries by transferring the transition experience (West Balkans, Eastern Partnership, EU Southern Partnership, CETIR) Humanitarian Aid ODA Capacity building, Public Awareness and Development Education Supporting programs (EU Development Projects´ co-financing, Micro grants, Volunteer Programme)

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MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Multilateral development assistance encompasses development programmes and development projects, financed by the Slovak Republic, performed by an international organization, whereas the contributions are paid by Slovakia to international organizations to finance their development projects and programmes. The goal of the Slovak ODA is to actively participate in decision-making processes of multilateral organizations supported by Slovakia on a regular basis.

Slovak multilateral development aid is provided to the EU (European Commission and European Development Fund), the United Nations system (particularly FAO and WHO), the World Bank Group (particularly IDA), OSCE, and other international organizations.

Major Multilateral ODA Recepients Bilateral vs. Multilatera ODA Structure (average of years 2009-2012)

European Commission European Development Fund

35,5%

Multilateral ODA

United Nations System and other specialized agencies (UNESCO, WHO, ILO, FAO, UNEP etc.)

source: stats.oecd.org

Bilateral ODA

International Monetary Fund 64,5%

World Bank Group European Investment Bank Other (OSCE , ICRC, IOM, etc.)

source: stats.oecd.org

*ODA average - period of 2003 - 2012

THE SLOVAK MULTILATERAL AID MAKES UP TO 64,5 % OF TOTAL ODA*

HUMANITARIAN AID Humanitarian aid is a material or logistical assistance provided for humanitarian purposes. It is also an expression of solidarity for people in need with a primary objective to provide an assistance and support, save lives, maintain human dignity, and alleviate suffering of people in case of natural disasters, man-made crises, famine, malnutrition situations or in similar emergency situations; as well as to assist and support preventative and emergency programmes, especially in high-risk areas.

In-kind humanitarian aid is provided by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, providing technical, logistical assistance, and humanitarian material support. The financial humanitarian aid is provided by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Slovakia also provides its humanitarian aid through international humanitarian organizations of the UN system, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International Organization on Migration (IOM), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and others. At the EU level the aid is provided by ECHO - European Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection.

Slovak humanitarian aid is provided under a mechanism, approved by the Slovak Government in 2006 and the Official Development Assistance Act (Act No. 617/2007 Coll.), built on international principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality. The main goal remains to provide aid in a speedy and targeted manner.

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SLOVAK DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN FIGURES (2003 - 2012)

Total ODA (2003-2012) in mil. USD Total ODA (2003-2012) in mil. USD

Bilateral vs. Multilateral ODA ratio (2003-2012)

100,00 100,00 90,00

100

90,00 80,00 80,00 70,00

80

70,00 60,00 60,00 50,00

60

50,00 40,00 40,00 30,00

40

30,00 20,00 20,00 10,00

20

10,00 0,00 0,00

90 70 50 30 10 Year 2003 Year 2003

Year 2004 Year 2004

Year 2005 Year 2005

Total ODA Total ODA

Year 2006 Year 2006

source: stats.oecd.org

Year 2007 Year 2007

Year 2008 Year 2008

Year 2009 Year 2009

Year 2010 Year 2010

Year 2011 Year 2011

Year 2012 Year 2012

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Year 2003

Year 2004

Year 2005

Year 2006

Bilateral ODA Multilateral ODA

Year 2007

Year 2008

Year 2009

Year 2010

Year 2011

Year 2012

Billateral ODA by region (5-year average 2008-2012)

Year

Multilateral ODA

Bilateral ODA

2003

6,58

8,49

2004

17,47

10,72

2005

25,4

31,43

2006

30,36

24,75

2007

39,63

27,6

2008

51,03

40,82

2009

55,57

19,83

2010

53,77

19,94

2011

64,59

21,43

2012

60,33

17,79

TOTAL

404,73 mil. USD

222,8 mil. USD

3,0%

6,0% 1,0% Sub Saharan Africa Europe 38,0%

Unallocated Asia and Oceania South and Central Asia

36,0%

Other

16,0%

source: stats.oecd.org

Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Hlbokรก cesta 2 833 36 Bratislava Slovak Republic www.mzv.sk info@mzv.sk

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