A regional is an OECD DAC defined geographic region which is a recipient of development assistance., e.g. Oceanic, regional.

The investment contributes to achieving improved maternal, newborn and child health based on the “continuum of care” concept: The "Continuum of Care" for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) implies a life-cycle approach and includes integrated service delivery for women and children from reproductive health to pre-pregnancy, delivery, the immediate postnatal period, and childhood. Such care is provided by families, households and communities as well as through inclusive outpatient services, clinics and other health facilities on district and national level. The Continuum of Care recognises that reproductive choice and safe childbirth are critical to the health of both the woman and the newborn child - and that a healthy start in life is an essential step towards a sound childhood and a productive life.

Adapted from: Converged Statistical Reporting Directives for the Creditor Reporting System (CRS) and the Annual DAC Questionnaire Annexes – modules D and E 

Refers to the government entity or organisation responsible for managing the budget and direction of an investment on behalf of Australia. Also known as Extending Organisations.

A generic term for an investment’s outputs, outcomes, and long-term impacts. 

Since 1998, the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has set up the Rio markers system, consisting of policy markers to monitor and statistically report on the development finance flows targeting the themes of the Rio Conventions. There are four markers:

• Biodiversity
• Desertification
• Climate change mitigation (i.e. reductions in or absorption of greenhouse gas emissions)
• Climate change adaptation (including climate risk mitigation and vulnerability reduction)

Adapted from: European Union Short Guide to Rio Markers