OECD-DAC Criteria

The OECD-DAC criteria are a set of standards used to evaluate development projects and programs. They include five key aspects: **Relevance** (how well a project meets the needs of its target community), **Effectiveness** (the extent to which it achieves its goals), **Efficiency** (how well resources are utilized to produce results), **Impact** (the long-term effects beyond the immediate goals), and **Sustainability** (the likelihood that benefits continue after project completion). These criteria help ensure that aid and development activities are meaningful and beneficial for communities around the world.