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Document History1. Introduction

1.1 Background1.2 Procedural Support1.3 Application Support

2. Find an existing DAC Form3. Create a new DAC Form

3.1 Identification Zone3.2 Type of Aid Zone

3.2.1 Type of Aid field3.2.1.1 Most frequently used aid modalities

3.2.1.1.1 C01 - Project-type interventions3.2.1.1.2 A02 - Sector budget support3.2.1.1.3 A01 - General budget support3.2.1.1.4 B03 - Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by internationalorganisations (multilateral, INGO)

3.2.1.2 Other possible aid modalities3.2.1.2.1 D02 - Other technical assistance3.2.1.2.2 G01 - Administrative costs not included elsewhere3.2.1.2.3 B01 - Core support to NGOs, other private bodies, PPPs and research institutes3.2.1.2.4 B02 - Core contributions to multilateral institutions3.2.1.2.5 B04 - Basket funds/pooled funding3.2.1.2.6 D01 - Donor country personnel3.2.1.2.7 E01 - Scholarships/training in donor country

3.2.1.12 E02 - Imputed student costs3.2.1.2.9 F01 - Debt relief3.2.1.2.10 H01 - Development awareness3.2.1.2.11 H02 - Refugees in donor countries

3.2.2 Sub-type of aid field3.3 Type of Transaction and Channel of Delivery

3.3.1 Type of Transaction3.3.2 Channel of Delivery Fields3.3.3 Channel Wizard

3.4 DAC Sector Code, Type of Finance, Recipient Geographical Zone, Type of Flow and Tying Status3.4.1 DAC Sector Code(s)3.4.2 Type of Finance3.4.3 Recipient Geographical Zone3.4.4 Type of Flow

3.4.4.1 Wizard - If the Recipient geographical zone is a country3.4.4.2 Wizard - If the Recipient geographical zone is a region3.4.4.3 Description of the Types of Flow

3.4.4.3.1 ODA (Official Development Assistance)3.4.4.3.2 OOF (Other Official Flows)3.4.4.3.3 Other flows (Non-ODA component of peace-building operations)3.4.4.3.4 Non ODA countries

3.4.5 Tying Status3.5 Decision Commitment used by DAC Form

3.5.1 Who can enter information?3.5.2 When is this zone displayed?

3.6 Policy Objectives / Markers3.6.1 Introduction3.6.2 General Policy Objectives

3.6.2.1 Participation development/good governance3.6.2.2 Aid to Environment3.6.2.3 Gender Equality (including WID)3.6.2.4 Trade Development3.6.2.5 Reproductive, Maternal, New Born and Child Health3.6.2.6 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

3.6.3 Rio Convention Markers3.6.3.1 Biological Diversity3.6.3.2 Combat Desertification3.6.3.3 Climate Change Mitigation3.6.3.4 Climate Change Adaptation

3.7 Comments3.8 Programme Information zone

3.8.1 Sector Policy Support Programme3.8.2 Financing Mechanism

4. Pre-filling the DAC Form in Contracts4.1 Which DAC Form from the Decision?

4.1.1 If the contract is linked to a single decision4.1.2 If the contract is linked to several decisions4.1.3 If the contract is not linked to a decision

4.2 Pre-filling the DAC Form4.2.1 If the Decision commitment type is PI4.2.2 If the Decision has a GN or GF level-1 commitment type

5. Impact on the Visa Sequence5.1 General

5.1.1 Decision (Measures/Projects)5.1.2 Multi-commitments and Multi-projects Decisions5.1.3 Contracts

5.2 How to modify the DAC Form6. Annexes

6.1 Annexe 1 - List of ODA Recipients6.2 Annexe 2 - List of Channels of Delivery (including International Organisations)6.3 Annexe 3 - List of CRS Purpose Codes6.4 Annexe 4 - List of DAC Geographical Regions

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Document History

Modification Date

New Channel of Delivery 14.02.2008

Field "channelled through NGO" doesn't exist anymore 17.03.2008

Updated by AIDCO G1 March 2009

Translated and revised by AIDCO G5 April 2009

Updated for release 09.08 (by AIDCO G5) January 2010

Updated PBA and TCO + chapter 4 May 2010

Update following new values 01/01/2011 March 2011

Update following modifications in release DAC 11.01 12/07/2011

Update of definition field according to OECD"Tying status"directives (DCD/DAC(2010)40/REV1 §237, §238 and §239).

14/09/2011

A number of fields are completed automatically by CRIS. Updated C following new business rules.hapter 3

06/10/2011

Update with the releases DAC 12.01, 12.02, 13.01, DEC 13.01 andCTR 13.02. New chapter describing the the DAC Form inPrefilling

. New permissions ENCCAD2.Contracts

21/03/2013

Update of annexes and links for DAC codes on the OECD website in. AnnexesChapter 6 -

07/12/2015

New wizards and pop-ups in the DAC Form; ENCCAD andRESPCAD visas removed

18/03/2016

Multiple DAC sector codes; new codes, structure of channels andtype of flow update; Tying Status Wizard update; new marker“Disaster Risk Reduction” (DRR) for the general policy objectives.

01/06/2018

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

As an independent member of the Development Assistance Committee, the Commission is obliged to provide full regular reports on all its externalassistance activities respecting the DAC/OECD standards. This obligation meets an ever-increasing demand for sector-based statistical data, notjust from the European Parliament and numerous national and international agencies, but equally for in-house management.

The responsibility for implementing DAC sector codes in DEVCO lies with the unit DEVCO R1. This unit acts as the Helpdesk for all mattersrelating to the recording of DAC statistical data.

The statistical data required must be registered by Project - - and by Contract (in most of the cases the DACwhich is linked to the Decisioninformation is copied from the related Decision). CRIS data entry therefore allows for information to be recorded for all the projects managed.

1.2 Procedural Support

For any issue relating to the use of CRIS, please contact . For any CRIS permissions issue, please contactDEVCO APPLICATION SUPPORTyour Local Profile Manager (LPM).

You will find the contact details of your USM, Deputy USM and LPM in the available on the List of USMs / LPMs DEVCO Application.Knowledge Base

1.3 Application Support

For any problem relating to the use of CRIS, please contact your USM or Deputy USM.

For any CRIS permissions problem, please contact you LPM.

You will find the contact details of your USM, Deputy USM and LPM in the available on the CRIS Knowledge base.USM list

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2. Find an existing DAC Form

There are two ways of finding a DAC form for a Project or a Contract:

You can either search for a DAC form in the main left menu of CRIS (“ “ ), orDAC Form” Search”Access the Contract or Project for which the DAC form was created, and then select the ‘ ’ tab of the accessed record.DAC Form

To view the DAC form of a project or contract, the ‘ ’ tab of the decision must have been entered.  Measure / Project

We recommend using the Decisions search function if you are looking for the DAC Form of a linked Project, and the Contracts search function ifyou are looking for a Contract's DAC Form. Please see the CRIS manuals relative modules for more information on the search function: Decision

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3. Create a new DAC Form3.1 Identification Zone3.2 Type of Aid Zone

3.2.1 Type of Aid field3.2.1.1 Most frequently used aid modalities

3.2.1.1.1 C01 - Project-type interventions3.2.1.1.2 A02 - Sector budget support3.2.1.1.3 A01 - General budget support3.2.1.1.4 B03 - Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by internationalorganisations (multilateral, INGO)

3.2.1.2 Other possible aid modalities3.2.1.2.1 D02 - Other technical assistance3.2.1.2.2 G01 - Administrative costs not included elsewhere3.2.1.2.3 B01 - Core support to NGOs, other private bodies, PPPs and research institutes3.2.1.2.4 B02 - Core contributions to multilateral institutions3.2.1.2.5 B04 - Basket funds/pooled funding3.2.1.2.6 D01 - Donor country personnel3.2.1.2.7 E01 - Scholarships/training in donor country

3.2.1.12 E02 - Imputed student costs3.2.1.2.9 F01 - Debt relief3.2.1.2.10 H01 - Development awareness3.2.1.2.11 H02 - Refugees in donor countries

3.2.2 Sub-type of aid field3.3 Type of Transaction and Channel of Delivery

3.3.1 Type of Transaction3.3.2 Channel of Delivery Fields3.3.3 Channel Wizard

3.4 DAC Sector Code, Type of Finance, Recipient Geographical Zone, Type of Flow and Tying Status3.4.1 DAC Sector Code(s)3.4.2 Type of Finance3.4.3 Recipient Geographical Zone3.4.4 Type of Flow

3.4.4.1 Wizard - If the Recipient geographical zone is a country3.4.4.2 Wizard - If the Recipient geographical zone is a region3.4.4.3 Description of the Types of Flow

3.4.4.3.1 ODA (Official Development Assistance)3.4.4.3.2 OOF (Other Official Flows)3.4.4.3.3 Other flows (Non-ODA component of peace-building operations)3.4.4.3.4 Non ODA countries

3.4.5 Tying Status3.5 Decision Commitment used by DAC Form

3.5.1 Who can enter information?3.5.2 When is this zone displayed?

3.6 Policy Objectives / Markers3.6.1 Introduction3.6.2 General Policy Objectives

3.6.2.1 Participation development/good governance3.6.2.2 Aid to Environment3.6.2.3 Gender Equality (including WID)3.6.2.4 Trade Development3.6.2.5 Reproductive, Maternal, New Born and Child Health3.6.2.6 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

3.6.3 Rio Convention Markers3.6.3.1 Biological Diversity3.6.3.2 Combat Desertification3.6.3.3 Climate Change Mitigation3.6.3.4 Climate Change Adaptation

3.7 Comments3.8 Programme Information zone

3.8.1 Sector Policy Support Programme3.8.2 Financing Mechanism

3. Create a new DAC Form

When must the DAC Form be filled in?

 The DAC form must be filled in:

In ;decisionsAnd in with an  (Individual normal) commitment type.contracts EN

For the other contracts with a different commitment type, the DAC form is automatically filled in with the data from the DAC form of the relateddecision (please see for more information).Chapter 4 – Pre-filling the DAC Form in Contracts

Who can complete the DAC Form?

Users with the GESTOPE role for the entity (Project or Contract), and concerned domain, have the permission to create and modify a DAC Form. 

To create a DAC Form, click on the ‘ ’ tab of the relevant record (Project or Contract):DAC Form

Decision (Project)

- Search for the decision, and then select the ‘ ’ tab of the decision   ‘ ’ tab of the decision, Measure / Project select project DAC Form or

- Search for the measure/project, and then select the ‘ ’ tab of the measure/project.DAC Form

Contract – Search for the contract, and then select the ‘ ’ tab of the contract.DAC Form

Click the " " button to create or modify the DAC Form.Modify

The fields are now accessible and you can start filling in the DAC Form.

3.1 Identification Zone

The ‘ ’ zone of a shows the following information from the related project: Project Reference, Project Title,Identification Project DAC FormProject Description, and Status.

 

The ‘ ’ zone of a shows the following information from the related contract: Contract Number, Contract Title,Identification Contract DAC FormPlanned Amount, Contracting Party, Legal Commitment, and Contract Type.

3.2 Type of Aid Zone

The ‘ ’ zone fields are mandatory. CRIS provides two pop-up wizards for filling in the type and sub-type of aid.Type of aid

 

Click on either of the wizard icons

. A pop-up window is displayed, showing the definitions of the types and sub-types of aid.

Please note that a clear title and description of the project is of high importance, as these fields are published publicly. They cannotcontain acronyms or abbreviations which are not self-explanatory.

1. 2.

Once you have decided which type of aid to select, close the pop-up window, and then click on the drop-down list of the " " field toType of aidselect the value. The values are displayed in order of preference for DEVCO, which are grouped into two categories:

Most frequently used aid modalities at DEVCO: C01, A02, A01, and B03.Other possible aid modalities: D02, G01, B01, B02, and all the other possible values. 

According to the selected value for the type of aid, the fields " ", " ", " ", " ", andSub-type of aid Type of transaction Main channel Detailed channel" " can be automatically filled in. Certain fields can therefore no longer be modified by the user once theDAC Sector Code(s) and percentage(s)value for the has been selected.Type of aid

Please find below a description of each , and of the corresponding fields which are filled in automatically.type of aid

3.2.1 Type of Aid field

3.2.1.1 Most frequently used aid modalities

3.2.1.1.1 C01 - Project-type interventions

A project is a set of inputs, activities and outputs, agreed with the partner country*, to reach specific objectives/outcomes within a defined timeframe, with a defined budget and a defined geographical area. Projects can vary significantly in terms of objectives, complexity, amounts involved

Please note that as soon as the type of aid is selected, the " " wizard displays automatically.Sub-type of aid

Please note that for , the are set to “ ” – .all Types of Aid Policy objective/markers Not targeted you may change these settings

and duration. There are smaller projects that might involve modest financial resources and last only a few months, whereas large projects mightinvolve more significant amounts, entail successive phases and last for many years. A large project with a number of different components issometimes referred to as a programme, but should nevertheless be recorded here.

Feasibility studies, appraisals and evaluations are included (whether designed as part of projects/programmes or dedicated fundingarrangements).

Aid channelled through NGOs or multilaterals is also recorded here. The majority of the calls for proposals with NGOs are regarded as'Project-type interventions'. This includes payments for NGOs and multilaterals to implement donors’ projects and programmes, and funding ofspecified NGOs projects. By contrast, core funding of NGOs and multilaterals as well as contributions to specific-purpose funds managed byinternational organisations are recorded under B-Types of aid.

(*) In the cases of equity investments, humanitarian aid or aid channelled through NGOs, projects are recorded here even if there was no directagreement between the donor and the partner country.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:C01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC, can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant yes

3.2.1.1.2 A02 - Sector budget support

Sector budget support, like general budget support, is a financial contribution to a recipient government’s budget.  However, in sector budgetsupport, the dialogue between donors and partner governments focuses on sector-specific concerns, rather than on overall policy and budgetpriorities.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:A02

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) no

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 12000 – Recipient Government no

Detailed channel 12001 – Central Government no

Other channels Field remain empty must no

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.1.3 A01 - General budget support

Unearmarked contributions to the government budget including funding to support the implementation of macroeconomic reforms (structuraladjustment programmes, poverty reduction strategies).

Budget support is a method of financing a recipient country’s budget through a transfer of resources from an external financing agency to therecipient government’s national treasury. The funds thus transferred are managed in accordance with the recipient’s budgetary procedures. Fundstransferred to the national treasury for financing programmes or projects managed according to different budgetary procedures from those of therecipient country, with the intention of earmarking the resources for specific uses, are therefore excluded.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:A01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) no

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 12000 – Recipient Government no

Detailed channel 12001 – Central Government no

Other channels Field remain empty must no

DAC Sector Code(s) andpercentage(s)

51010 – General budget support-related aid no

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.1.4 B03 - Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by international organisations(multilateral, INGO)

In addition to their core-funded operations, international organisations set up and raise funds for specific programmes and funds with clearlyidentified sectoral, thematic or geographical focus. Donors’ bilateral contributions to such programmes and funds are recorded here, e.g. “UNICEFgirls’ education”, “Education For All Fast Track Initiative”, various trust funds, including for reconstruction (e.g. Afghanistan Reconstruction TrustFund).

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:B03

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 21000 – International NGO, can bebutchanged to other values beginning with4XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant yes

3.2.1.2 Other possible aid modalities

3.2.1.2.1 D02 - Other technical assistance

Provision, outside projects as described in category C01, of technical assistance in recipient countries (excluding technical assistance performedby donor experts reported under D01, and scholarships/training in donor country reported under E01).

This includes training and research; language training; south-south studies; research studies; collaborative research between donor and recipientuniversities and organisations; local scholarships; development-oriented social and cultural programmes. This category also covers ad hoccontributions such as conferences, seminars and workshops, exchange visits, publications, etc.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:D02

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.2.2 G01 - Administrative costs not included elsewhere

Administrative costs of development assistance programmes not already included under other ODA items as an integral part of the costs ofdelivering or implementing the aid provided. This category covers situation analyses and auditing activities.

As regards the salaries component of administrative costs, it relates to in-house agency staff and contractors only; costs associated with donorexperts/consultants are to be reported under category C or D01.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:G01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

DAC Sector Code(s) and percentage(s) 91010 – Administrative costs (non-sectorallocable)

no

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.2.3 B01 - Core support to NGOs, other private bodies, PPPs and research institutes

Funds are paid over to NGOs (local, national and international) for use at the latter’s discretion, and contribute to programmes and activities whichNGOs have developed themselves, and which they implement on their own authority and responsibility. Core contributions to PPPs, funds paidover to foundations (e.g. philanthropic foundations), and contributions to research institutes (public and private) are also recorded here.

See of the DAC Directives provides a list of INGOs, PPPs and networks core contributions to which may be reported under B01. This Annexe 2list is not exclusive.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:B01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral, core contributions to NGOs, PPPs no

Main channel 20000 – NON-GOVERNMENTALORGANISATIONS (NGOs) AND CIVILSOCIETY, can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 2XXXX, 3XXXX, and5XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant yes

3.2.1.2.4 B02 - Core contributions to multilateral institutions

These funds are classified as multilateral ODA (all other categories fall under bilateral ODA). The recipient multilateral institution poolscontributions so that they lose their identity and become an integral part of its financial assets.

 See  of the DAC Directives for a comprehensive list of agencies core contributions to which may be reported under B02 (Annexe 2 Section I.).Multilateral institutions

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:B02

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Multilateral no

Main channel 41000 – United Nations agency, fund orcommission (UN), can be changed tobutother values beginning with 4XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant yes

3.2.1.2.5 B04 - Basket funds/pooled funding

The donor contributes funds to an autonomous account, managed jointly with other donors and/or the recipient. The account will have specificpurposes, modes of disbursement and accountability mechanisms, and a limited time frame.

Basket funds are characterised by common project documents, common funding contracts and common reporting/audit procedures with alldonors.

Donors’ contributions to funds managed autonomously by international organisations are recorded under B03.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:B04

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.2.6 D01 - Donor country personnel

Experts, consultants, teachers, academics, researchers, volunteers and contributions to public and private bodies for sending experts todeveloping countries.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:D01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA), and

Technical co-operation (FTC)

yes

no

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.2.7 E01 - Scholarships/training in donor country

Financial aid awards for individual students and contributions to trainees.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:E01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA), and

Technical co-operation (FTC)

yes

no

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.12 E02 - Imputed student costs

Indirect (" ") costs of tuition in donor countries.imputed

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:E02

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA), and

Technical co-operation (FTC)

yes

no

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.2.9 F01 - Debt relief

Groups all actions relating to (forgiveness, conversions, swaps, buy-backs, rescheduling, refinancing).debt

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:F01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA), and

Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative(HIPC)

yes

yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 42000 – European Investment Bank (Trustfund via EIB like FEMIP, NIF, Interestsubsidies…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 4XXXX.

- If 43000, then “ ” beDetailed channel must43002 or 43004

- If 44000, then “ ” beDetailed channel must44003 or 44007

- If 46000, then “ ” beDetailed channel must46003 or 46012

yes

DAC Sector Code(s) and percentage(s) Should be values beginning with 6XXXX. yes

Type of finance Grant yes

3.2.1.2.10 H01 - Development awareness

Funding of activities designed to increase public support, i.e. awareness in the donor country of development co-operation efforts, needs andissues.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:H01

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

DAC Sector Code(s) and percentage(s) 99820 – Promotion of developmentawareness (non-sector allocable)

no

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.1.2.11 H02 - Refugees in donor countries

Official sector expenditures for the sustenance of refugees in donor countries during the first twelve months of their stay.

 When the type of aid is selected, the following rules are automatically applied:H02

Field: Rules (default value): Can be modified:

Sub-type of aid Programme Based Approach (PBA) yes

Type of transaction Bilateral no

Main channel 11000 – Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC…), can be changed to otherbutvalues beginning with 1XXXX, 2XXXX,3XXXX, 4XXXX, 5XXXX, and 6XXXX.

yes

DAC Sector Code(s) and percentage(s) 93010 – Refugees in donor countries(non-sector allocable)

no

Type of finance Grant no

3.2.2 Sub-type of aid field

The “ ” field adds precision to the “ ” field previously selected. When the type of aid is selected, a wizard is displayed toSub-type of aid Type of aidguide you through your selection.

Basically, four questions are asked, with a “Yes/No” answer possible for each question. The pop-up wizard facilitates your task of responding tothe questions. For information, certain questions are already replied to (and disabled) depending on the previously selected.Type of aid

1. Is my project Programme-Based Approach (PBA)?

A project which qualifies as (PBA) is a locally-owned programme coordinated with other donors.Programme-Based Approach

All of the following eligibility conditions must be met exception:four without

1. The host country or organisation is exercising leadership over the programme supported by donors;

2. A single comprehensive programme and budget framework is used;

3. There is a formal process for donor co-ordination and harmonisation of donor procedures for at least two of the following systems: i)reporting, ii) budgeting, iii) financial management and iv) procurement; and

4. Your support to the programme uses at least two of the following local systems: i) programme design, ii) programme implementation, iii)financial management and iv) monitoring and evaluation.

Rules of application for PBA:

If of these eligibility conditions met, then the answer to the question is “ ”. Otherwise, it is “ ”.all four Yes NoIn , and   types of aid, the field is as the answer is “ ”.A01 A02 disabled always Yes

2. Is my project Investment project (INV)?

Investment project aid is associated with activities primarily designed to increase the physical capital of . It includesbeneficiary countriescontributions for local and recurrent costs and investment-related technical co-operation. The costs of new capital works in the thadonor countryt will remain the property of the donor are reportable as (ODA), when they are to be used fornot Official Development Assistance evendevelopment activities.

Is the main purpose of the project to finance an infrastructure for the beneficiary country? This includes technical cooperation linked to this kind ofproject.

Rules of application for INV:

Rule: Result: Optional:

If type of aid is or or C01 A02 B03 Then may be “ ” or “ ”INV Yes No Else is “ ” ( )INV always No field disabled

If the main is 12230,DAC Sector Code14015, 16040, 16050, 21020, 21030, 21040,21050, 21061, 22020, 22030, 22040, 31130,31140, 32171, 32172, 31320, 32220, 31320,32261, 32268, 41040, 41050, 43030, 73010,1402X, 1403X, or 1404X.

Then is “ ”INV always Yes -

If the main is 12181,DAC Sector Code12182, 12281, 13081, 14081, 16062, 21081,24081, 31181, 31182, 31281, 31282, 31381,31382, 32182, 33181, 41081, 41082, 43081,or 43082.

Then is “ ”INV always No -

3. Is my project technical co-operation (FTC)?

Is the main purpose of the project to increase the level of knowledge, skills, technical know-how or productive aptitude of the population of thedeveloping country?

Technical co-operation is associated to activities financed by a donor country whose primary purpose is to augment the level of knowledge,skills, technical know-how or productive aptitudes of the population of developing countries (i.e., increasing their stock of human intellectualcapital, or their capacity for more effective use of their existing factor endowment).

This relates essentially to activities that either enhance existing, or supply new, human resources. It includes financing of students and traineeswho are nationals of developing countries; experts, teachers, and volunteers; equipment and materials for training; research;development-oriented social and cultural programmes etc. Associated supplies are also classified as technical co-operation.

Rules of application for FTC:

Rule: Result: Optional:

If type of aid is or or orD01 D02 E01 E02 Then is “ ” ( )FTC always Yes field disabled -

If type of aid is C01 Then may be “ ” or “ ”FTC Yes No Else is “ ” ( )FTC always No field disabled

If the main is 12181,DAC Sector Code12182, 12281, 13081, 14081, 16062, 21081,24081, 31181, 31182, 31281, 31282, 31381,31382, 32182, 33181, 41081, 41082, 43081,or 43082.

Then is “ ”FTC always Yes -

If the main is 12181,DAC Sector Code12182, 12281, 13081, 14081, 16062, 21081,24081, 31181, 31182, 31281, 31282, 31381,31382, 32182, 33181, 41081, 41082, 43081,43082.

Then is “ ”FTC always No -

4. Is my project a Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC)?

Does the project follow the ?IMF/World Bank debt relief initiative for HIPC

The (HIPC) is a major initiative for monitoring the external debt position. The objective of thisHeavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiativeinitiative is to reduce external debt positions of some low-income countries to sustainable levels - that is, to levels that enable them to meet theircurrent and future external debt-service obligations in full - without recourse to debt rescheduling or accumulation of arrears, and withoutcompromising growth. Among other things, this requires accurate measurement of the external debt position.

Rules of application for HIPC:

Rule: Result: Optional:

If type of aid is F01 Then may be “ ” or “ ”HIPC Yes No Else is “ ” ( )HIPC always No field disabled

3.3 Type of Transaction and Channel of Delivery

3.3.1 Type of Transaction

Depending on the “ ” field previously selected in the previous zone, the “ ” field is completed automatically with oneType of aid Type of transactionof the following three values that the user cannot modify.

1. Bilateral

An action is when the .bilateral EC knows exactly the destination of the allocated resources

Bilateral transactions are those undertaken by a donor country directly with a developing country. They also include transactions with national andinternational non-government organisations active in development and other internal development-related transactions such as interest subsidies,spending on the promotion of development awareness, debt reorganisation, and administrative costs.

2. Multilateral

An action is when the . In other words, the action provides financial support to an institution in such a waymultilateral EC finances institutionsthat the EC funds are mixed with funds from other sources.

For an action to be regarded as multilateral, the institution to which the funds are provided must be in the "List of ODA-eligible international

CRIS automatically fills in “ ” as the for the (and it cannot be modified), Bilateral type of transaction all types of aid with the exceptio and . ofn B01 B02 types of aid

" that is managed by the OECD.organisations

When a transaction is multilateral, the following rules automatically apply: 

The distribution channels (main and detailed) are proper to the type of aid.B02The Type of flow is  ODA (Official Development Assistance).alwaysThe ODA percentage is pre-defined according to the part considered as being ODA by the OECD for each of the internationalorganisations on the " " that is managed by the OECD.List of ODA-eligible international organisations

3. Bilateral, core contributions to NGOs, PPPs

Bilateral, core contributions to NGOs, PPPs are official sector contributions to national non-governmental organisations and other privatebodies active in development co-operation, to private sector agencies of another country, or international non-governmental organisations activein development co-operation, or to PPPs. Public-private partnerships ( ) are collaborative arrangements between bilateral and multilateralPPPsagencies and private actors to address specified development issues. Their board, or other governance structure, includes a significantrepresentation of both public officials and private individuals who share a joint decision-making process.

3.3.2 Channel of Delivery Fields

The fields in the DAC Form allow for the specification of the type of agency, institution or organisation which receives the ECChannel of Deliverycontribution bilaterally or multilaterally.

Channel of delivery codes are classified into groups of , which are defined as follows:channel of delivery categories

CRIS automatically fills in “ ” as the for the (and it cannot be modified). is the Multilateral type of transaction B02 type of aid B02 onlytype of aid that can be multilateral.

Please note that if the contributor controls the use of funds by designating the beneficiary, or by specifying other aspects (objective,conditions for use, total amount, etc.), this contribution should be regarded as .bilateral

CRIS automatically fills in “ ” as the for the (and itBilateral, core contributions to NGOs, PPPs type of transaction B01 type of aidcannot be modified). is the type of aid that can be this .B01 only type of transaction

10000 – Public sector institutions

Public sector channels include central, state or local government departments (e.g. municipalities) and public corporations in donor orrecipient countries. Public corporations refer to corporations over which the government exercises control by owning more than half of thevoting equity securities or otherwise controlling more than half of the equity holders’ voting power; or through special legislationempowering the government to determine corporate policy or to appoint directors. Channel category 10000 also includes delegatedco-operation (i.e. when the donor delegates the implementation of a given activity to another donor country).

20000 – Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society

A  non-governmental  organisation  (NGO)  is  any  non-profit  entity  in  which  people  organise themselves  on  a  local,  national  or international  level  to  pursue  shared  objectives  and  ideals, without  significant  government-controlled  participation  or  representation.NGOs include foundations, co-operative societies, trade unions, and ad-hoc entities set up to collect funds for a specific purpose. NGOumbrella organisations and NGO networks are also included. NGOs should only be classified as international when:

-   there  is  an  international  coordinating  body  facilitating  the  work  of  its members  on  the  international  level; either or

- the NGO  has  an  extensive  network of country/regional offices in the field; and

- the NGO has internationally diversified sources of revenue.

30000 – Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and networks

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and networks are collaborative arrangements between private actors and bilateral/multilateral agenciesor governments to address specified developmental issues. A PPP is an operational partnership whose board or other governancestructure includes both public officials and private individuals. A network is a global or regional organisation that supports and bringstogether public sector, private sector and civil society organisations with similar goals to facilitate knowledge sharing.

40000 – Multilateral organisations

Multilateral organisations are international institutions with governmental membership. They include organisations to which donors’contributions may be reported either in whole or in part as multilateral ODA as well as organisations that serve only as channels for bilateralODA.

51000 – University, college or other teaching institution, research institute or think-thank.

Includes universities, colleges and other teaching institutions, research institutes, or think-tanks.

60000 – Private sector institutions

Include all “for-profit” institutions, consultants and consultancy firms that do not meet the definition of a public sector institution (see channelcategory 10000). Sub-categories further distinguish between private sector in provider country (61000), private sector in recipient country(62000) and private sector in third country (developing country, high income/OECD country) (63000).

The fields are found in the ‘ ’  zone, and includes three fields: the and Channel of Delivery Type of Transaction and Channel of delivery main d channels, and the channel (which provides further information concerning the main and the detailed channel that are pretailed other not already

esent in the list of possible choices).

The “ ” fields of the DAC Form therefore have a direct relationship with the “ ” field in the Riders of Level-1Channel of delivery Implemented byDecisions, and Contracts. Please find below a table of the rules that are in application:

Important note:

The main channel of delivery is the implementing partner. It is the entity that has implementing responsibility over the fundsfirstand is normally linked to the European Union by a contract or other binding agreement, and is directly accountable to it.Where several levels of implementation are involved (e.g. when the extending agency hires a national implementer which inturn may hire a local implementer), the first level of implementation has to be reported as the main channel of delivery.Where activities have several implementers, the principal implementer should be reported (e.g. the entity receiving the mostfunding).

Please note that the relationship table below is only valid for that are or , as for these types of aid, the atypes of aid not A01 A02 mainnd channels are by the system. Please see or detailed automatically set Chapter 3.2.1.1.2 A02 – Sector Budget Support 3.2.1.1.3

above for more details on the types of aid.A01 - General Budget Support

DAC Form: Implemented By: Channels:

Contract* If implemented by JO – InternationalOrganizations

If the channel main is 21000 – International NGO then the channel detailed is 21016 –

ICRC-International Committee of the Red Cross; or if the channel main is 40000 -

Multilateral Organisations then no detailedchannel is expected

Contract* If implemented by DE – Third Countries Then the channel is main 12000 –Recipient Government; no detailed channelis expected

Contract* If implemented by PL – Public law bodies Then the channel main is 11000 – Donor Government or 12000 – Recipient Government or 13000 – Third Country

; Government (Delegation co-operation) nodetailed channel is expected

Contract* If implemented by EA – Executive Agencies or MS – Member States

Then the channel main is 13000 – ThirdCountry Government (Delegation

; co-operation) no detailed channel isexpected

Contract* If implemented by PP – Private law bodies implementing PPP or RB – EU bodies and

PPP bodies

Then the channel main is 13000 – ThirdCountry Government (Delegation

co-operation) or 30000 –PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (PPPs)

and NETWORKS or 31000 – Public-Private; Partnership (PPP) no detailed channel is

expected

Contract* If implemented by BF – EIB and EIF Then the channel detailed is 42004 –European Investment Bank

* : The fields will be checked for coherence when submitting the DAC Form, at the DAC Form/Implementation modalities/LEF Check and GES and visa step for , or .TOPE GESTFIN IN AV AB riders

For Level-1 Decisions and Contracts:

DAC Form: Main Channel: Detailed Channel:

Decision If the channel main is 11000 – DonorGovernment

Then the channel detailed is 11XXX orempty

Decision If the channel main is 12000 – RecipientGovernment

Then the channel detailed is 12XXX orempty

Contract If the channel main is 11000 – DonorGovernment

Then the channel detailed is 11XXX

Contract If the channel main is 12000 – RecipientGovernment

Then the channel detailed is 12XXX

Click on the following link to access the main and detailed channels: OECD list of ODA-eligible international organisations

Main channel: - Specify here the agency/institution/organisation that implements the action.Required

Main channels are grouped depending on the type of institution/organisation, and are detailed in the table below:

Channel Group: Group Description: Channels:

1XXXX Public Sector Institutions – includesstates, departments of central administration,and local communities from beneficiarycountries or beneficiaries.

11000 - Donor Government (project viaEAC, JRC, ...)12000 - Recipient Government13000 - Third Country Government(Delegated co-operation)

2XXXX Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)and Civil Society - a non-governmentalorganisation (NGO) is any non-profit entity inwhich people organise themselves on alocal, national or international level to pursueshared objectives and ideals, withoutsignificant government-controlledparticipation or representation. NGOsinclude foundations, co-operative societies,trade unions, and ad-hoc entities set up tocollect funds for a specific purpose. NGOumbrella organisations and NGO networksare also included.

An international NGO is an NGO that has aninternational coordination body which allowsthe facilitation of the members' work at aninternational level, or if the NGO has awidespread network of offices in multiplecountries; the NGO has internationalandand diversified sources of revenue.

20000 - NON-GOVERNMENTALORGANISATIONS (NGOs) AND CIVILSOCIETY21000 - INTERNATIONAL NGO22000 - Donor country-based NGO23000 - Developing country-based NGO

3XXXX Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) andNetworks – operational partnership betweenthe private sector and bilateral/multilateralpublic sector agencies or governments toaddress specified developmental issues.

A network is an international or regionalorganisation supporting and gatheringorganisations from the public sector, privatesector and the civil society, havingcommon objectives to facilitate theknowledge sharing.

30000 - PUBLIC-PRIVATEPARTNERSHIPS (PPPs) andNETWORKS31000 - Public-Private Partnership(PPP)32000 - Network

4XXXX Multilateral Organisations - internationalinstitutions with governmental membership.They include organisations to which donors'contributions may be reported either in wholeor in part as multilateral ODA, as well asorganisations that serve only as channels forbilateral ODA.

40000 - MULTILATERALORGANISATIONS41000 - United Nations agency, fund orcommission (UN)42000 - European Investment Bank(Trust fund via EIB like FEMIP, NIF,Interest subsidies...)43000 - International Monetary Fund(IMF)44000 - World Bank Group (WB)45000 - World Trade Organisation46000 - Regional Development Bank47000 - Other multilateral institution

5XXXX University, college or other teachinginstitution, research institute orthink-tank

51000 - University, college or otherteaching institution, research institute orthink-tank

6XXXX Private sector institution 60000 - Private sector institution

Detailed channel: - This field is to detail the main channel.Required

It is either:

Filled in automatically by the system depending on the and fields, type of aid main channel orTo be filled in manually by the user depending on the main channel.

If the detailed channel is not in the list, please enter it here: - This field should be filled in if it was not possible to chooseOpen text field onlythe correct value in the “ ” field. If the “ ” field was completed, this field will not be displayed.Detailed channel Detailed Channel

A channel wizard and tooltip are available to help you with your selection. Please see Chapter 3.3.3 – Channel Wizard below for more informationabout the .Channel Wizard

3.3.3 Channel Wizard

A wizard is available to help fill-in the channels, if a default value is not already selected depending on the .Type of aid

The suggested codes change according to the and to the .management type type of managing organisation

Make the appropriate selection, and then click on the ” ” button.Submit

3.4 DAC Sector Code, Type of Finance, Recipient Geographical Zone, Type of Flow and Tying Status

3.4.1 DAC Sector Code(s)

The “ ” field is required, and corresponds to the sector(s) targeted by the contribution to the project, andDAC Sector Code(s) and percentage(s)not to the mechanisms used to implement the aid (please see to see the full list of sector codes). The sector of destination of aAnnexe 3contribution is determined by answering the following question: "Which specific area of the recipient's economic or social structure is the actionintended to support?".

The selected code(s) should relate to the sector ultimately targeted by the contribution, and not to the means used to deliver the aid. Pleasechoose the most relevant code(s) available. For example:

The construction of a tuberculosis clinic should be coded under “tuberculosis control”, and neither under “infectious disease control” nor“basic health infrastructure”.Sector specific education or research activities (e.g. agricultural education) or construction of infrastructure (e.g. agricultural storage)should be reported under the sector to which they are directed, not under education, construction, etc.

The values in the field can be completed automatically according to the previously selected , and set as theDAC Sector Code(s) Type of aidfollowing ( / ):Type of aid DAC sector code

A01/51010 - General budget support-related aidG01/91010 - Administrative costs (non-sector allocable)F01/6XXXX - Action relating to debtH01/99820 - Promotion of development awareness (non-sector allocable)H02/93010 - Refugees in donor countries (non-sector allocable)

Each is accompanied by a : a single DAC code is always 100 percent, while DAC sector code percentage multiple DAC codes (please see always to 100 percent.below) must total

Enter the percentage depending on the weight (coverage) the sector has on the project. If there is only one DAC sector code, then the project isweighed as 100 percent to that sector.

Multiple DAC sector codes are now possible for each project (decision) or contract which adheres to the following rules:

Actions/Projects of Level-1 Decisions

- EU contribution <= 10,000,000 EUR / possibility of 3 sector codes displayed with percentage equal 100.total of all codes must

- EU contribution > 10,000,000 EUR / possibility of maximum 6 sector codes; 3 displayed; additional fields added automatically ifrequired; percentage equal 100. total of all codes must

Level-2 Contracts

- Total amount (excluding decommitments) <= 500,000 EUR / possibility of 1 sector code displayed with percentage must equal100%.

- Total amount (excluding decommitments) > 500,000 EUR <= 100,000,000 EUR / possibility of 3 sector codes displayed with total percentage equal 100.of all codes must

- Total amount (excluding decommitments) > 100,000,000 EUR / possibility of maximum 6 sector codes; 3 displayed; additional fieldsadded automatically if required; percentage equal 100. total of all codes must

Certain DAC Sector codes are related to other DAC Form fields. Please consult the table below for the overview of the relationships:

DAC Sector Code: Field: Result:

If is one the sector codes 15230 “Type of flow” cannot be “ ”OOF (Other official flow)

If is one the sector codes not 15230 “Type of flow” cannot be “Other flows (Non-ODA”component of peacebuilding operations

If the is: or main sector code 15170 15180 “Policy objectives/markers” “Gender”equality (including WID)

checked as “Main objective”

If the is: , ,main sector code 25010 33210 24, , , , or0XX 311XX 312XX 313XX 321XX 322X

.X

“Policy objectives/markers” “Trade”Development

checked as “Not targeted”

If the ismain sector code 410XX “Policy objectives/markers” “Aid to”environment

checked as “Main objective”

If the ismain sector code 41030 “Policy objectives/markers” “Biological”diversity

checked as “Main objective”

Please note that when multiple DAC Sector codes are entered, each DAC Sector code be (i.e. it cannot be entered moremust uniquethan once for the project or contract.

1. 2. 3.

If the is: , ,main sector code 15111 15112 15, , , , , ,113 15130 15150 15151 15152 15153 1, , , , , or5160 15210 15220 15230 15240 1526

.1

“Policy objectives/markers” “Participation”development/good governance

checked as “Main objective”

3.4.2 Type of Finance

The determines the nature of the financial operation. This field is mandatoryType of finance

There are eight , of which one may be pre-filled depending on the pre-selection of the as detailed below:Types of finance Type of aid,

1. Grant (110) - Grants are transfers in cash or in kind for which no legal debt is incurred by the recipient.

The “ ” field can therefore be modified the “ ” is , , , or .Type of finance only if Type of aid B01 B02 B03 C01 F01

2. Interest subsidy (210) - A payment to soften the terms of private export credits, or loans or credits by the banking sector.

3. Capital subscription (310) - Payments to multilateral agencies in the form of notes and similar instruments, unconditionally encashableat sight by the recipient institutions.

4. Standard loan (421) - Transfers in cash or in kind for which the recipient incurs legal debt (and the resulting claim is not intended to betraded).  Since payment obligations on standard loan are senior obligations, i.e. creditors are entitled to receive payments against theirclaims before anyone else, they are also referred to as senior loans.

5. Common equity (510) - A share in the ownership of a corporation that gives the owner claims on the residual value of the corporationafter creditors’ claims have been met.

6. Debt relief (610) - Debt forgiveness/conversion: ODA claims (P)

3.4.3 Recipient Geographical Zone

The “ ” field corresponds to the zone benefitting from the action that is selected in the Measure/Project ofRecipient geographical zonethe Decision in the context of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD (please see the Annexe 4 - List of DAC

– of this user manual). This field is mandatory.Geographical Regions

Three important factors to consider before selecting the appropriate DAC beneficiary zone:

If of the beneficiary countries belong to one region, the respective region is to be selected.mostIf of the countries is a non-ODA country, you define the ODA percentage.one or more mustThe QZA region is to be selected for countries belonging to DAC regions.different

Example:

The region includes:Neighbourhood South

5 ODA countries belonging to the “ ” region (Alger, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia).QMD - Africa - North Sahara, regional5 countries belonging to the ” ” region, of which 4 are ODA countries (West BankQRE - Asia - Middle East, regional/multi-countries

Please note that the “ ” field is and disabled Type of finance pre-filled as "Grant" if the “Type of aid” is A01, A02, B04, D01, D02,.E01, E02, G01, H01 or H02

Important note: The interest subsidy confused with the late interest payment on a project whose DAC formshould not beshould take the same Type of finance of the  that it is linked to.  initial project

and Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria), and 1 is a non-ODA country (Israel).

The ODA percentage is therefore “ ”, and the geographical zone is “ ” as a result of the determining factors90% QZA - Bilateral, non-allocatedstated above.

The “ ” field from the DAC Form must be coherent with the geographical zone from the “Recipient geographical zone Zone benefitting from the” field of the Measure/Project in Decisions.action

3 cases are possible:

1. The zone benefitting from the action is to a and this is automatically filled in from the project.linked single DAC geographical zone

The user cannot modify the value in this case.

2. The zone benefitting from the action of the project is to , then the user must select the correctlinked several DAC geographical zonesone from the drop-down list of the DAC Form.

Example:

If the user selects the " " value for the “ ” field in the ' tab of the Decision orACP Zone benefitting from the action 'General InformationContracts, the user can choose among several recipients geographical zones of DAC form: , , or one of the .QZA QNB QTA ACP countries

3. Select  the " " (All countries) in the “Zone benefitting from the action” field from the ' ' tab of measure/project inTPS General informationthe Level-1 Decision, and the proposed values for “Recipient geographical zone” field of the DAC Form will be linked to all the zonesbenefitting from the action and the recipient geographical zones of the DAC Form.

3.4.4 Type of Flow

The “ ” field determines whether the action is eligible to Official Development Assistance ( ). An action is eligible if theType of flow ODAcountry/region is on the OECD list of developing countries and the economic development and welfare of developing countries is the mainobjective. This field is mandatory.

The options displayed depend on the previously selected, and a is available to assist with therecipient geographical zone Type of flow Wizardselection of the .Type of flow

3.4.4.1 Wizard - If the Recipient geographical zone is a country

If the predefined is a country, the wizard will ask:recipient geographical zone

Select the applicable answer. If the answer is " ", the next question is displayed.No

Based on the answers to the questions, the following options are possible:

If the answer is " " to the first question ( ), then the wilYes Is it a component of a peacekeeping operation not eligible to ODA? Type of flowl be " ”.Other flows (Non-ODA component of peacebuilding operations)If the answer is " " to the first question, and " " to the second question (No Yes Is the main objective of the project the promotion of the

), then the will be ” ”.welfare and economic development? Type of flow OOF (Other Official Flows)If the answer is " " to both questions, then the will be “ ”.No Type of flow ODA (Official Development Assistance)

3.4.4.2 Wizard - If the Recipient geographical zone is a region

If the recipient geographical zone is a region, the wizard asks whether or not all the benefitting countries are on the OECD list of developingcountries. Click on the " " link to view the complete list of the DAC countries.here

i) If you select " " to the first question, the wizard will ask if the main objective of the project is to promote the welfare and economicYesdevelopment of the beneficiary countries.

If the answer is " ", the will be ” ”.If the answer is " ", the will be “No Type of flow OOF (Other Official Flows) Yes Type of flow ODA”.(Official Development Assistance)

ii) If you answer " " to the first question, the wizard will ask if at least one benefitting country is on the OECD list of developing countries.No

If the answer is " ", the is marked as “ ”, and the field .No Type of flow Non ODA countries cannot be modifiedIf at least one country is a developing country, the wizard will ask if the main objective of the project is to promote the welfare andeconomic development of the beneficiary countries.

- If the answer is " ", the will be ” ”.No Type of flow OOF (Other Official Flows)

- If the answer is " ", the will be “ ”.Yes Type of flow ODA (Official Development Assistance)

Please find below the descriptions of the .Types of flow

3.4.4.3 Description of the Types of Flow

3.4.4.3.1 ODA (Official Development Assistance)

To consider whether or not the project (decision) or contract can be regarded as ODA (Official Development Assistance), you first have tothe OECD definition of an ODA that states that:consider

Official development assistance flows are defined as those flows to countries and territories on the DAC List of ODA Recipients (please see Anne of the current user manual) and to multilateral development institutions which are:xe 1

i. provided by official agencies, including state and local governments, or by their executive agencies; and

ii. each transaction of which:

a) is administered with the promotion of the economic development and welfare of developing countries as its main objective; and

b) is concessional in character (loans).

In conclusion, if the transaction primary goal is to promote economic development and to improve the standards of living in developing countries,and if the beneficiary country is on the list of ODA Recipients established by the DAC, the transaction can be considered ad ODA.

The , and the , fields may also need to be entered depending on the previouslODA percentage ODA Justification Recipient geographical zoney selected.

Important note: If you select the “ ” option for , the is “ ”, the “ODA Type of flow and Type of transaction Bilateral ODA percentage”will be displayed. By default, “ ” is entered as “ ”. If a lower percentage of the budget is to be regarded asfield 100 ODA percentage

ODA, enter the appropriate value. You will also be required to enter an specifying part of the budget is not toODA Justification whybe considered as ODA.

3.4.4.3.2 OOF (Other Official Flows)

Other official flows (excluding officially supported export credits) are defined as transactions by the official sector which do not meet the conditionsfor eligibility as ODA, either because , or because they are .they are not primarily aimed at development not sufficiently concessional

For example:

i. Grants to developing countries for representational or essentially commercial purposes.

ii. Official bilateral transactions intended to promote development, which are not concessional.

iii. Official loans to private exporters in the donor country.

iv. The net acquisition by governments and central monetary institutions of securities issued by multilateral development banks at marketterms.

v. Subsidies (grants) to the private sector to soften its credits to developing countries.

vi. Funds in support of private investment (loans and grants by the official sector to a private company in the donor country to help finance aspecified investment in a developing country). Support to a general investment programme of an enterprise is not reportable, even though itmay indirectly encourage investment in developing countries.

vii. Official sector direct or portfolio investment (equities and shares) which does not qualify as ODA.

viii. Reorganisation of non-ODA debt undertaken by the official sector at non-concessional terms, and forgiveness of military debt.

3.4.4.3.3 Other flows (Non-ODA component of peace-building operations)

This option covers ODA-eligible peacekeeping expenditures within a UN context. It includes the cost of a donor’s bilateralType of flowparticipation in the activities listed below net of any compensation received from the UN, when they are part of an international peace operationmandated or authorised by the United Nations through a Security Council resolution, and conducted by international organisations e.g. UN,NATO, the European Union, or regional groupings of developing countries.

The cost of bilateral activities is calculated as the excess over what the personnel and equipment would have cost to maintain had they not beenassigned to take part in a peace operation:

Human rights and election monitoringReintegration of demobilised soldiersRehabilitation of basic national infrastructureMonitoring or retraining of civil administrators and police forcesSecurity sector reform and other rule of law-related activitiesTraining in customs and border control proceduresAdvice or training in fiscal or macroeconomic stabilisation policyRepatriation and demobilisation of armed factions, and disposal of their weaponsExplosive mine removal

Costs for military contingents participating in UNDPKO peacekeeping operations are reportable as ODA.not

International peacekeeping operations may include humanitarian-type activities (contributions in the form of equipment or personnel), asdescribed under purpose codes 7xxxx in .Annexe 3

3.4.4.3.4 Non ODA countries

This flow type is selected for activities that are either for the benefit of an ODA country, or for activities that are considered as ODA (seenot notabove). This value be selected as a from the drop-down list as the option is . It will be selected automaticallycannot Type of flow disableddepending on the “ ” field previously selected. If the value selected in the “ ” fieldRecipient geographical zone Recipient geographical zonecontains a country/region which is an Official Development Assistance zone  thennot (the option that has the mention “Not ODA” next to it), the value of the is automatically set to ” ”, and it be modified the i Type of flow Non-ODA countries cannot unless Recipient geographical zones again changed to a recipient geographical zone eligible to ODA.

Other official flows should remain an exception for the , and financial instruments.EIDHR EDF DCI

3.4.5 Tying Status

The measures the degree to which aid procurement is restricted, particularly to suppliers in the donor country. Tying status isTying statusreportable in respect of bilateral aid commitments, with the exception of administrative costs and costs of refugees in donor countries.

For this field, the following options can be selected:

1. Untied - Loans  and  grants  whose  proceeds  are  fully  and  freely  available  to finance procurement from all OECD countries andsubstantially all developing countries.

Untied aid is taken to include: 

budget  and  balance  of  payments  support  (where freely usable  foreign  exchange is  provided to the recipient);local  cost  financing  for  the  procurement  of  goods  and  services  on  the  local  market. This comprises goods and servicesbought from a local enterprise which produces them, or carried in the stocks of a local enterprise for sale to all comers,irrespective of the fact that they may originally have  been  imported.    An  example  of  the  procurement  of  services  would  bepayments of wages and salaries made to locally recruited project personnel. (Such financing is classified as untied since thecorresponding foreign exchange is available to the recipient economy to purchase imports from whatever source it thinks fit);action  relating  to  debt  (debt  reorganisation  that,  by  enabling  the  recipient  to  forgo  making service payments, makes thecorresponding amount of foreign exchange freely available);contributions to non-governmental organisations and official funds in support of, or intended for,  direct  equity  investment  and that  are  recorded  as  ODA,  providing  that  there are  no formal or informal restrictions which would cause them to beconsidered as in effect tied.

2. Tied -  Transactions  are  considered  tied  unless  the  donor  has,  at  the  time  of  the  aid  offer,  clearly specified a range of countrieseligible for procurement which meets the tests for “untied” or “partially untied” aid.  All loans and grants that do not fall under the definition ofuntied or partially untied aid are classified as tied aid, whether they are tied formally or through informal arrangements.

3. Partially Untied -  Loans and grants which are tied, contractually or in effect, to  procurement  of  goods  and  services  from  a restricted  number  of  countries  which  must  include substantially all developing countries and can include the donor country.

Please note that the “ ” field cannot be selected directly. It is only displayed if you are encoding a DAC Form for either a Tying status Le, or for a with an “ ” commitment type. The in the relevant DACvel-1 Decision Level-2 Contract EN – Individual normal Type of aid

Form in either the decision or the contract must also be or . The also depends on the previouslnot G01 B02 Tying status main channely selected.

Please note that for DAC Form “ ” and , the Tying status is “ ”.Types of aid A01 A02 always Untied

Please also note that when the DAC Form “ ” is , , , , or , the is Main channel 40000 41000 42000 44000 45000 47000 Tying status alway “ ”.s Untied

Please note that this field may be automatically filled in according to the and previously selected.Type Sub-type of aid

A is available to assist in defining the .Tying Status Wizard Tying status

Is the financing decision subject to a derogatory regime against the financing instrument (EDF, DCI, EIDHR, …) concerning the rules of nationalityand origin?

i) If the answer is “ ”, and the is financed by one of the following , then the will be automatically defined (Yes decision instruments Tying status fo) according to the following relationship table:rced and field disabled

Financing Instrument (EIDHR, EDF, DCI…)* Tying Status

EIDHR or ICSP Untied

ENPI or ENI Partially Untied

IPA Tied

EDF or or the DAC “ ”DCI INSC and Recipient geographical zoneis one of the 48 Least Developed Countries ( ), or HeavilyLDCIndebted Poor Countries ( )HIPC

Untied

EDF or or the DAC “ ”DCI INSC and Recipient geographical zoneis any other country or region not covered in previous condition

Partially Untied

* These financing instruments ( ) are valid when the of the is one of the following: , , , , , , FINS domain decision EIDHR FED AFS LA ACA HUM ENV, , , , , or .FOOD MIDEAST MIGR CSO-LA SUCRE PANAF

ii) If the answer is “ ” or “ ” ( the decision is financed by financing instrument other than stated in above), then:No Yes but another (i)

Are calls for tender opened to substantially all developing countries on the OECD list? Nationality rule

And,

Are calls for tender opened to all member states of the OECD? Nationality rule

a) If the answer is “ ” to the first question, then the is “ ”.No Tying status Tied

b) If the answer is “ ” to the first question and “ ” to the second question, then the is “ ”.Yes No Tying status Partially Untied

c) If the answer to both questions is “ ”, then the is “ ”.Yes Tying status Untied

Select the correct answers, and then submit the wizard. The is therefore automatically defined based on the answers provided.Tying status

Moreover, an explanatory tooltip is displayed when hovering with your mouse over the " " question.What is the tying status?

3.5 Decision Commitment used by DAC Form

Certain financing agreements cover several Measures/Projects funded by different commitments. Each of these Measures/Projects has their ownDAC Form. The “ ” zone allows for the linking between the Decision's commitments from the Decision Commitment used by DAC Form Financi

and all the information that must be reported to the OECD for each Measure/Project via the DAC Form.al Breakdown,

3.5.1 Who can enter information?

The GESTOPE of the can enter the link the GESTFIN has given their visa on the rider.decision after

3.5.2 When is this zone displayed?

This zone is displayed :only

If a has and , therefore with .decision several commitments several Measures/Projects several DAC FormsWhen a is added to a to add funds and create a new commitment.rider decisionAfter the GESTFIN has given their visa on the rider.

For each project, the link must be created in the ' ' tab of the project.DAC Form

To add a link, go to the ‘ ' tab of the decision and select a project under the ‘ ’ zone.Measure/Project- Information

Then click on the ' tab of the project. As soon as the GESTFIN has given their visa, a “Modify” button is displayed at the top of the'DAC FormDAC Form just under the ‘ ’ zone.Identification

Click on the “Modify” button to modify the DAC Form, and the ' zone is then displayed.'Decision Commitment used by DAC Form

The zone contains two important types of information:

1. A For each project, select the financing commitment which will be linked to the project DAC Form.list of the decision's commitments -

Important note: The user must be granted the additional permission GESTOPE2 to be able to enter this information!

2. The - CRIS displays the total amount of the commitment used by the project DAC Form. amounts of the Decision’s commitments

After selecting the commitment by ticking the corresponding case, indicate the amount of the commitment consumed by the project in the ”Amou” field (mandatory).nt

Once the required information has been entered, submit the DAC Form to save the information and create the links.

This entered information requires a second ENCOD visa for it to be valid.

3.6 Policy Objectives / Markers

3.6.1 Introduction

The marker system facilitates monitoring and coordination of Members' activities in support of DAC policy objectives for aid, including keyelements of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The OECD is defining reporting directives related to the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).

Some of the MDGs are clearly sector-focused (e.g. universal primary education, reduction of maternal mortality rate), and the CRS sectorclassification supplies the required details necessary to collect data on aid activities in these fields. Certain aspects of environmental sustainabilitycan likewise be captured through purpose codes (e.g. specific activities for environmental policy and planning, biosphere protection, biodiversityconservation and hazardous waste management).

Activities across all economic sectors can however be targeted to environmental sustainability. Gender equality measures are also applied invarious sectors. To identify these activities, the following objectives and markers have been defined:

General policy objectives

Participation development/good governanceAid to environmentGender equality (including WID)Trade DevelopmentReproductive, Maternal, New born and Child HealthDisaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Rio Convention markers

Biological diversityCombat desertificationClimate change mitigationClimate change adaptation

Data collection on the policy objectives of aid is based on a marking system with three possible values:

1. – Primary policy objective that can be identified as being fundamental in the design and impact of the activity, and which Main objectiveis the explicit objective of the activity.

2. – Secondary policy objectives, which are, although important, not the prime motivation for undertaking the activity. Significant objective

3.  – The activity was examined, but was found not to target the policy objective.Not targeted

Question 1

Do any objectives of the aid activity meet any ‘eligibility criteria’ of the objective or marker?

- If the answer is “ ”, the activity is , therefore does target a policy objective and/or marker – choose option “No then not eligible and not Not”.targeted

- If the answer is “ ”, .Yes then proceed to Question 2

Question 2

Would the activity have been undertaken without the objective?

- If the answer is clearly “ ”, the activity targets the policy objective and/or marker – choose option “ ”.No then mainly Main objective

- If the answer is “ ”, the activity targets the policy objective and/or marker – choose option “ ”.Yes then significantly Significant objective

Coverage

Policy objectives and markers should be applied to all aid administrative costs. In other words, they will cover both sectorbilateral excludingallocable, and non-sector allocable aid. Similarly, they cover all types of aid (e.g. investment projects, technical co-operation).

3.6.2 General Policy Objectives

The General Policy Objectives are set to " " by default, and the user has to decide if any objective is considered or .Not targeted main significant

3.6.2.1 Participation development/good governance

An activity should be classified as -oriented (score or ) if it is intended to enhanceParticipation development/Good governance main significantelements of participatory development, democratisation, good governance and the respect of human rights.

a) The objectives are explicitly promoted in activity documentation; and

b) The activity contains specific measures to promote one or several of the aspects, which are defined as the following:PD/GG

Participatory development - The establishment of new systems, structures or institutions through which groups, communitiesor people in a country can play an active and influential role in shaping decisions that affect their own lives.Democratisation - The integration of participation and pluralism, including the right of opposition, into the political life of thecountry which provides a basis for legitimacy of the government.Good governance - The accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the official sector, an independent judiciary system and

the rule of law, and the effective, responsible and equitable administration at all levels of government.Human rights - Actions that are specifically designed to strengthen the respect for, and to facilitate the implementation of,internationally agreed human rights.

Examples of activities:PD/GG

Civil service reform; support to labour unions, workers; education programmes; combating child labour; support to police forces andcustoms.Education and training programmes; decentralisation programmes.

3.6.2.2 Aid to Environment

An activity should be classified as -oriented (score or ) if:aid to environment main significant

a) It is intended to produce an improvement, or something that is classified as an improvement, in the physical and/or biologicalenvironment of the beneficiary country, area or target group concerned; or

b) It includes specific action to integrate environmental concerns with a range of development objectives through institution building and/orcapacity development.

Examples of activities:Aid to Environment

Social infrastructure and services - Water resources protection; water resources policies and water management that take into accountenvironmental and socio-economic constraints; sanitation or waste management practices that bring environmental benefits.Economic infrastructure and services - Infrastructure projects designed with comprehensive and integrated environmental protectionand management components; activities promoting sustainable use of energy resources (power generation from renewable sources ofenergy); energy conservation.Production sectors - Sustainable management of agricultural land and water resources; sustainable forest management programmes,combating land degradation and deforestation; sustainable management of sea resources; adoption and promotion of cleaner and moreefficient technologies in production processes; measures to suppress or reduce pollution in land, water and air (e.g. filters); increasingenergy efficiency in industries; sustainable use of sensitive environmental areas for tourism.  - A combination of management practices that have been planned and selected on theSustainable natural resources managementbasis of interdisciplinary and participatory assessment of ecological, social and economic impacts of alternative management options,and resolution of possible conflicts or disputes concerning the significance and acceptability of the impacts of the proposed managementalternatives.

3.6.2.3 Gender Equality (including WID)

An activity should be classified as -orientated (score or ) if:gender equality main significant

a) It is intended to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, or reduce discrimination and inequalities based on sex.

b) Gender equality is explicitly promoted in activity documentation through specific measures which:

i) Reduce social, economic or political power inequalities between women and men, girls and boys, and ensure that women benefitequally with men from the activity, or compensate for past discrimination; orii) Develop or strengthen gender equality or anti-discrimination policies, legislation or institutions.

Examples of activities as a objective:Gender Equality main

Legal literacy for women and girls;Male networks against gender violence;Social safety net projects which focus specifically on assisting women and girls as a particularly disadvantaged group in a society;Capacity building of Ministries of Finance and Planning to incorporate gender equality objectives in national poverty reduction orcomparable strategies.Such activities can target women specifically, men specifically or both women and men.

Examples of activities as a objective:Gender Equality significant

An activity which has as its main objective to provide drinking water to a district or community, while at the same time ensuring thatwomen and girls have safe and easy access to the facilities;A social safety net project which focuses on the community as a whole, and ensures that women and girls benefit equally to men andboys.

3.6.2.4 Trade Development

An activity should be classified as -oriented (score or ) if it is intended to enhance the ability of the beneficiarytrade development main significantcountry to:

a) Formulate and implement a trade development strategy and create an enabling environment for increasing the volume and value-addedof exports, diversifying export products and markets and increasing foreign investment to generate jobs and trade; or

b) Stimulate trade by domestic firms and encourage investment in trade-oriented industries.

Examples of activities:Trade Development

Business support services and institutions - Establishment of business partnerships; investment climate assessments; assistingexporters in developing countries in locating potential importers worldwide; training package providing tools and materials regardingoperational legal aspects of e-commerce.Trade finance - Feasibility study on a pilot export development fund; innovative trade-related finance for SMEs.Production and service sectors - Support to fruit and vegetable marketing; increase the international competitiveness of SMEs active intextile and clothing sector, through the increase of their productivity.

3.6.2.5 Reproductive, Maternal, New Born and Child Health

An activity should be classified as -orientated if it has any of the following objectives:RMNCH

Prevent unintended pregnancies by enabling women and girls to choose whether, when and how many children they have.Ensure pregnancy and child birth are safe for mothers and babies.Promote child health (up to year 5).

activities take place in the areas of:RMNCH

HealthGender/InclusionVocational training

The activity should contribute to:

a) Empowerment of women and girls to make healthy reproductive choices and act on them.

b) Removal of barriers that prevent access to quality services, particularly for the most vulnerable population groups.

c) Expansion of the supply of quality services, delivering cost effective interventions for contraception, family planning, linking HIV/RMNCHservices, safe abortion, antenatal care, safe delivery and emergency obstetric care, postnatal and new born care – through stronger healthsystems and services in public and private sectors.

d) Scaling-up of, and training programs for, reproductive health service providers.

e) Enhancement of accountability for results at all levels with increased transparency.

3.6.2.6 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

An activity should be classified as -orientated (score or ) if:Disaster Risk Reduction main significant

a) It included processes for designing, implementing, and evaluating strategies, policies, and measures to improve the understanding ofdisaster risk;

b) It prevents new and/or reduces existing disaster risk through the implementation of integrated and inclusive measures that prevent orreduce hazard exposure and vulnerability to disaster;

c) It promotes continuous improvement in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery practices, with the explicit purpose of increasinghuman security, well-being, quality of life, resilience, and sustainable development.

Examples of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities:

Support for design, implementation, and evaluation of strategies, policies, and measures to improve the understanding of disaster risk;DRR considerations integrated into development policies, planning and legislation;Fostering political commitment and community participation in DRR;Multi-hazard risk mapping, modelling, assessments and dissemination;Decision support tools for risk-sensitive planning;Early warning systems with outreach to communities;Developing knowledge, public awareness and co-operation on DRR;Inclusion of DRR into curricula and capacity building for educators;Disaster risk management training to communities, local authorities, and targeted sectors;DRR considerations integrated with the climate change adaptation, social protection and environmental policies;Legal norms for resilient infrastructure and land use planning;Disaster financing and insurance;Disaster preparedness planning and regular drills for enhancing response;

Please note that the marker is defined to cover all aspects of " ". It is entetrade development not Aid for Trade restricted to activitiesred under sector codes . Other components of " " are captured24xxx, 25010, 311xx, 312xx, 313xx, 321xx and 33210 Aid for Tradeseparately through a number of other DAC sector codes.

Protective infrastructure and equipment;Resilient recovery planning and financing.

3.6.3 Rio Convention Markers

The allow for the identification of activities that target the objectives of the three Rio Conventions:RIO Convention markers

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

They are set automatically by the system based on the previously selected DAC Sector codes. For example: When the DAC Sector code is 41030, is selected as the main objective.the RIO Convention marker “Biological diversity”

3.6.3.1 Biological Diversity

An activity should be classified as -orientated (score or ) if:Biological Diversity main significant

It promotes at least one of the three objectives of the Convention:

i) The conservation of bio-diversity

ii) The sustainable use of its components (ecosystems, species or genetic resources)

iii) The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of the utilisation of genetic resources.

The activity therefore contribute to:must

a) the protection or enhancing ecosystems, species or genetic resources through or conservation, or remedyingEither in situ ex-situexisting environmental damage; or

b) The integration of bio-diversity concerns with beneficiary countries. The development of objectives is achieved through institutionbuilding, capacity development, strengthening the regulatory and policy framework, or research; or

c) The development of the country’s efforts to meet their obligations under the Convention.

The activity will score as a if it directly and explicitly aims to achieve one or more of the above three criteria.main objective

Examples of activities:Biological Diversity

The integration of bio-diversity concerns into sectoral policy, planning and programmes.

Water and sanitation - Water resources protection and rehabilitation; integrated watershed, catchment and river basin protection andmanagement.

Agriculture - Sustainable agricultural and farming practices including substitution of damaging uses and extractions by out-of-areaplantations, alternative cultivation or equivalent substances; integrated pest management strategies; soil conservation; conservatioin situn of genetic resources; alternative livelihoods.

Forestry - Combating deforestation and land degradation while maintaining or enhancing biodiversity in the affected areas.

Fishing - Promotion of sustainable marine, coastal and inland fishing.

Tourism - Sustainable use of sensitive environmental areas for tourism.

Please note that if one of the is specified as the or of the activity, the Rio Convention markers main significant objective General   “ ” will also be automatically specified as or respectively.policy objectives Aid to environment main significant objective

3.6.3.2 Combat Desertification

An activity should be classified as -orientated (score or ) if:Combat Desertification main significant

It aims at combating desertification or mitigating the effects of drought in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas through preventionand/or reduction of land degradation, rehabilitation of partly degraded land, or reclamation of desertified land.

The activity therefore contribute to:must

a) protecting or enhancing dryland ecosystems or remedying existing environmental damage; Either or

b) The integration of desertification concerns with beneficiary countries' development objectives through institution building, capacitydevelopment, strengthening the regulatory and policy framework, or research; or

c) The development of the country’s efforts to meet their obligations under the Convention.

The activity will score as a if it directly and explicitly relates to one or more of the above criteria, including in the context of themain objectiverealisation of national, sub-regional or regional action programmes.

Examples of activitiesCombating Desertification in the sectors of water and sanitation, agriculture and forestry:

Integration of action to combat desertification and land degradation into sectoral policy, planning and programmes (e.g. agricultural andrural development policy, plans and programmes).

Rehabilitation of land, vegetation cover, forests and water resources, conservation and sustainable management of land and waterresources.

Sustainable irrigation for both crops and livestock to reduce pressure on threatened land; alternative livelihood projects.

Development and transfer of environmentally sound traditional and local technologies, knowledge, know-how and practices to combatdesertification (e.g. methods of conserving water, wood (for fuel or construction) and soil in dry areas).

3.6.3.3 Climate Change Mitigation

An activity should be classified as -orientated (score or ) if:Climate Change Mitigation main significant

It contributes to the objective of stabilisation of greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would preventdangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system, by promoting efforts to reduce or limit GHG emissions, or to enhanceGHG sequestration.

 The activity therefore contribute to:must

a) the mitigation of climate change by limiting anthropogenic emissions of GHGs, including gases regulated by the MontrealEitherProtocol; or

b) The protection and/or enhancement of GHG sinks and reservoirs; or

c) The integration of climate change concerns with the beneficiary countries' development objectives through institution building, capacitydevelopment, strengthening the regulatory and policy framework, or research; or

d) The development of the country’s efforts to meet their obligations under the Convention.

The activity will score as a if it directly and explicitly aims to achieve one or more of the above four criteria.main objective

Examples of activitiesClimate Change Mitigation in the sectors of water and sanitation, transport, energy, Agriculture, Forestry and industry:

GHG emission reductions or stabilisation in the energy, transport, industry and agricultural sectors through application of new andrenewable forms of energy, measures to improve the energy efficiency of existing generators, machines and equipment, or demand sidemanagement.

Methane emission reductions through waste management or sewage treatment.

Development, transfer and promotion of technologies and know-how as well as building of capacities that control, reduce or preventanthropogenic emissions of GHGs, in particular in waste management, transport, energy, agriculture and industry.

Protection and enhancement of sinks and reservoirs of GHGs through sustainable forest management, afforestation and reforestation,rehabilitation of areas affected by drought and desertification.

3.6.3.4 Climate Change Adaptation

An activity should be classified as -orientated (score ), if:Climate Change Adaptation main or significant

It intends to reduce the vulnerability of human or natural systems to the impacts of climate change and climate-related risks, bymaintaining or increasing adaptive capacity and resilience.

It encompasses a range of activities from information and knowledge generation, to capacity development, planning and theimplementation of climate change adaptation actions.

To be eligible, the activity therefore contain:must

a) A climate change adaptation objective which is explicitly indicated in the activity documentation; and

b) Specific measures targeting the definition above. Carrying out a climate change adaptation analysis, either separately or as an integralpart of the agencies' standard procedures, will facilitate this approach.

Examples of activitiesClimate Change Adaptation :

The list is not exhaustive. The activities may be scored against the objective only if the above criteria for eligibility are fulfilled.

1) Examples of typical enabling activities for adaptation:

Environmental policy and administrative management (Sector code 41010) - Supporting the integration of climate change adaptationinto national and international policy, plans and programmes; Improving regulations and legislation to provide incentives to adapt.

Environmental research (Sector code 41082) - Adaptation-related climate research including meteorological and hydrologicalobservation and forecasting, impact and vulnerability assessments, early warning systems, etc.

Environmental education/training (Sector code 41082) - Education, training and public awareness raising related to the causes andimpacts of climate change and the role of adaptation.

2) Examples of typical sectorial activities:

Health (Sector 120XX) - Implementing measures to control malaria in areas threatened by increased incidence of diseases due toclimate change.

Water and sanitation (Sector 140XX) - Promoting water conservation in areas where enhanced water stress due to climate change isanticipated.

Agriculture (Sector 311XX) - Promoting heat and drought resistant crops and water saving irrigation methods to withstand climatechange.

Forestry (Sector 312XX) - Promoting a diverse mix of forest management practices and species to provide a buffer against uncertaintiesof climate change.

Fishing (Sector 313XX) - Promoting changes in fishing practices to adapt to changes in stocks and target species. Introducing flexibilityin the gear that is used, the species that are fished, the fishing areas to be managed, and the allocations that are harvested.

Flood prevention/control (Sector code 41050) - Implementing measures for flood prevention and management such as watershedmanagement, reforestation or wetland restoration.

Disaster prevention and preparedness (Sector code 74010) - Developing emergency prevention and preparedness measuresincluding insurance schemes to cope with potential climatic disasters. Implementing measures to respond to glacial lake outburst floodrisk, such as the creation or improvement of early warning systems and widening or deepening of glacial lake outlet channels.

3.7 Comments

In this open text field, you can enter any comments regarding the DAC Form.

3.8 Programme Information zone

1.

2.

3.

Below you can find the explanation of the two fields and their corresponding values.

3.8.1 Sector Policy Support Programme

Sector Policy Support Programme are contributions for development programmes in a specific sector. This is a mandatory field for Projects andContracts created in 2009 and before.

If the field is not completed, a pop-up warning will be displayed when trying to submit the DAC Form.

Please see the guidelines available from the following link: Support to Sector Programmes

A (or SWAP) is a way of working together between government, development partners and other key sector stakeholders. It is asector approach aiming at broadening government and national ownership over public sector policy and resource allocation decisions within the sector,process

increasing the coherence between policy, spending and results, and reducing transaction costs.

As a result of following a Sector Approach, a government progressively develops a Sector Programme 1.

Sector programmes are based on three core elements: the sector policy and strategy; the sector budget and its medium term expenditureperspective and the sector coordination framework through which the sector strategy, action plans and budget are reviewed and updated. Asector programme may be declined in a set of actions and activities to implement the sector strategy.

The EC's aid instrument for supporting a sector programme is known as a Sector Policy Support Programme (SPSP) 2.

3.8.2 Financing Mechanism

There are three financing modes (preferably Budget Support Mechanism):

Budget Support Mechanism: transfer of financial resources from the EC to the National Treasury of a partner country. Donor funds areblended with domestic resources and used in accordance with the public financial management system of the partner country. In acontext of dialogue, the transfer of funds takes place following fulfilment by the partner country of agreed for payment. ? If theconditionsproject is , the 'DAC sector code' is " ", the value for 'Sector Policy Support Programme' (SPSP) is " "General Budget Support 51010 Noand the 'Type of aid' is " " without sub-type of aid.PGM - Programme Aid

If the project is , all DAC codes are possible (depending on the sector), the SPSP value is " ", the 'Type ofSector Budget support YesAid' is " " and the Sub-Type is " ".PGM - Programme Aid SEC - Sector Programme Assistance

Pooled funds (also known as "basket" funds) are specially designed systems for financing in which the resources of the Commission are"pooled" with allocations from other external financing agencies and potentially from Government. The primary purpose is to reduce thetransaction costs to government that would otherwise arise from the use of the systems of several external financing agencies. Usuallyone of the actors (for example, the World Bank) takes responsibility for co-ordination and management of the pooled fund.

Other: the Commission's procedures.

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4. Pre-filling the DAC Form in Contracts4.1 Which DAC Form from the Decision?

4.1.1 If the contract is linked to a single decision4.1.2 If the contract is linked to several decisions4.1.3 If the contract is not linked to a decision

4.2 Pre-filling the DAC Form4.2.1 If the Decision commitment type is PI4.2.2 If the Decision has a GN or GF level-1 commitment type

4. Pre-filling the DAC Form in Contracts

4.1 Which DAC Form from the Decision?

To enhance consistency between data available in the (Measure/Project), and data entered in the , Decision DAC Form Contract DAC Form in.certain cases, the system pre-fills the Contract DAC Form with the data from the Decision DAC Form

When the GESTOPE opens a DAC Form in a contract for the first time, CRIS inserts the data that is already available from the related Decision.

Even though the DAC Form contains data from the Decision, the GESTOPE has the responsibility to check that the data is correct, tomodify the data if required, submitting the DAC Form of the Contract.before

4.1.1 If the contract is linked to a single decision

If the Contract is linked to a Decision, the system copies the DAC Form of the Project related to the Decision as follows:single

1. A Decision with a Project single

If a Decision has only one Project, CRIS retrieves the data from the only DAC Form available, which is that of the Project to thesingle linkedDecision.

2. A Decision with Projectsseveral

If a Decision has several Projects, CRIS retrieves the data from the Project DAC Form based on the :status of the Contract’s Allocations

a) If the :Contract’s Allocations are filled in

- If the , data will be retrieved from the DAC Form of the ; Contract’s Allocations covers a Projectsingle single Project or

- If the , the DAC Form of the Contract’s Allocations covers Projectsseveral Project with the greatest amount allocated by theContract.

b) If the CRIS will retrieve data from the DAC Form of the .Contract’s Allocations are filled in: not first Project linked to the Decision

4.1.2 If the contract is linked to several decisions

If the Contract is linked to several Decisions (under the domain  - only), CRIS retrieves the data from the MULTI BUDG Project’s DAC Form ofthe Decision used to finance the largest portion of the Contract.

4.1.3 If the contract is not linked to a decision

For  ( ) having a ( ) nature, / / sub-nature and ( ) as a commitmentimplementation contracts ME co-financing CF M04 M05 M06 individual normal EMtype leading to the automatic creation of a ( ), the DAC Form is filled in at the level of the contract and the data is retrieved inspecial decision SDthe Decision. For further information, please consult the chapter in the Decisions Manual concerning the .Special Decisions

For the rest of contracts with an ( ) commitment type and having no linked decision, the DAC form is to be completed by theindividual normal ENuser at the level of the contract.

4.2 Pre-filling the DAC Form

Depending on the CRIS copies level-1 commitment type (PI, GN or GF) of the decision, partially or totally the DAC Form data from the.decision to the DAC Form of the contract

Even though the DAC Form contains data from the Decision, the GESTOPE has the responsibility to check that the data is correct, tomodify the data if required, submitting the DAC Form of the Contract.before

4.2.1 If the Decision commitment type is PI

If the Decision has a ( ) level-1 commitment type, the following fields from the DAC Form of theprovisional commitment followed by ILC PIdecision are copied into the Contract’s DAC Form and have the following values by default: 

Field Value

Type of aid G01

Sub-type of aid N/A

Tying status Partially Untied

Type of transaction Bilateral

Main channel 50000

Detailed channel 52000

DAC Sector Code 91010

Type of finance Grant

Type of flow ODA

General policy objectives Not targeted

Rio Convention markers Not targeted

The GESTOPE must complete all the remaining required fields submitting the DAC Form.before

4.2.2 If the Decision has a GN or GF level-1 commitment type

If the Decision has a ( ) or ( ) commitment type, the data isglobal commitment GN global commitment followed by Financing Agreement GFretrieved from the Project’s DAC Form of the related . Level-1 Decision

a) If the Contract is linked to a Decision with a , all the values in the fields available in the DAC Form of the DecisionGN commitment typeare copied in to the Contract’s DAC Form, except the following six fields:

Main channelDetailed channel Sector codeRecipient geographical zoneGeneral policy objectives (all)Rio Convention markers (all)

These fields must be entered manually.

b) If the Contract is linked to a Decision with a , the values in the fields available in the DAC Form of the decision GF commitment type allare copied in to the DAC Form of the corresponding contract.

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5. Impact on the Visa Sequence5.1 General

5.1.1 Decision (Measures/Projects)5.1.2 Multi-commitments and Multi-projects Decisions5.1.3 Contracts

5.2 How to modify the DAC Form

5. Impact on the Visa Sequence

5.1 General

In the sequence of visas for the Project or Contract (see example below), there is a compulsory stage relating to the entry of the DAC Form in thesystem.

Only a user with the GESTOPE role permissions for the entity (Project or Contract) and the domain concerned can create and modify a DACForm.

Please note that for decisions and contracts encoded before February 2016, two dedicated visas are visible in the ‘ ’ tab of theVisasLevel-1 Decision: and (the latter only for decisions). These visas do not need to be granted for later transactionsENCCAD RESPCAD(from March 18, 2016), but they are displayed in the list if the visas have already been given.

5.1.1 Decision (Measures/Projects)

A verification check takes place to see whether the DAC Form corresponding to the entity concerned exists. If it does not, it must be entered inthe system in order to continue the visa sequence.

5.1.2 Multi-commitments and Multi-projects Decisions

In Decisions with several projects and several commitments, when doing a rider, a link must be created in the DAC Form between theconsumption of each commitment and the DAC Form of each project. The GESTOPE is responsible for entering this link. Please see Chapter 3.5

for more information.- Decision commitment used by DAC Form

5.1.3 Contracts

In , the GESTOPE visa must also be given completing the DAC Form.contracts with a RF, RA or RZ commitment type after

5.2 How to modify the DAC Form

Please note that even if the DAC Form is entered in the Measure/Project module of the decision, the visa is given in the 'Visas'tab of the related Level-1 Decision.

GESTOPEs can modify the DAC Form - the GESTOPE2 visa step.before

Once an entity has the status and a rider has been created, it is again possible to modify the DAC Form before the GESTOPEEC - Ongoing,visa has been granted on the .rider

If the Decision or Contract has the status , the only way to update the DAC Form is to create a and modify theCL - Closed RE - Re-open rider,DAC Form the GESTOPE visa is granted.before

A rider is used purely to in CRIS. It cannot be used to modify any data in ABAC since in ABAC the relatedRE - Re-open correct datacommitment will be already closed, and therefore is inaccessible.

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6. Annexes6.1 Annexe 1 - List of ODA Recipients6.2 Annexe 2 - List of Channels of Delivery (including International Organisations)6.3 Annexe 3 - List of CRS Purpose Codes6.4 Annexe 4 - List of DAC Geographical Regions

6. Annexes

6.1 Annexe 1 - List of ODA Recipients

Please find here the . List of ODA recipient countries

You can also find this list on the OECD webpage.

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6.2 Annexe 2 - List of Channels of Delivery (including International Organisations)

Please find here the (including International Organisations).List of channels of delivery

You can also find this list on the OECD webpage.

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6.3 Annexe 3 - List of CRS Purpose Codes

Please find here the .List of CRS purposes codes

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You can also find this list on the .OECD webpage

6.4 Annexe 4 - List of DAC Geographical Regions

Please find here the List of DAC geographical regions.

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