Towards an Effective Use of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index in Development Finance

The briefs gathered in this volume examine the added value of a structural and multidimensional vulnerability index—not only for the possible definition of country groupings, but above all for the fair and effective allocation of multilateral concessional financing. They also seek to contribute to the foundations of a new donor “selectivity,” based on transparent and rational criteria.

At a time when the overall volume of available funding is under threat, the question of how to allocate resources has never been more critical.