Using a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index in a Performance Based Allocation. Main Issues to Be Addressed

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Published on28 March 2025
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Present Context of a Long-Standing Issue

The issue of introducing a vulnerability indicator in an aid allocation formula such as the Performance Based Allocation (PBA) used by several Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) has been discussed for a long time. Three reasons make it particularly desirable to now reconsider the issue. [...]

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Guillaumont P., Wagner L. (2025) "Using a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index in a Performance Based Allocation. Main Issues to Be Addressed", FERDI Policy Brief B280, March.

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