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    Top European donors: What you need to know

    What are the latest trends, priorities and strategies currently driving European aid? Devex takes a closer look at the world's top European donors — including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Sweden, the Netherlands and Norway — and their plans for the future.

    By Manola De Vos // 30 October 2015

    The global aid architecture is changing, and it’s changing fast. But for all the talk on emerging donors, multistakeholder partnerships and innovative financing mechanisms, some familiar names continue to drive the global development agenda — and these include European donors.

    Despite budgetary constraints, the European Union and its member states have collectively managed to keep their place as the world's largest aid donor. In 2014, six out of the top 10 donors of official development assistance were European.

    But European donors are far from resting on their laurels. Eager to stay at the forefront of the global fight against poverty, these big funders are not only building on past achievements to make new progress — they are also seeking to reinvent themselves.

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      Manola De Vos is an Engagement Lead for Devex’s Analytics team in Manila. She leads and designs customized research and analysis for some of the world’s most well-respected organizations, providing the solutions and data they need to grow their partner base, work more efficiently, and drive lasting results. Prior to joining Devex, Manola worked in conflict analysis and political affairs for the United Nations, International Crisis Group and the EU.

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