# Net official development assistance (ODA) and official aid received (in current US dollars)
- **Net official development assistance (ODA)** and **official aid received (in current US dollars)** are key indicators used to measure the financial resources provided by **donor countries** and **international organizations** to support the economies and development of **recipient countries**.
- **ODA** aims to **reduce poverty**, **promote sustainable development**, and **address various socio-economic challenges**.
- Monitoring **ODA flows** is crucial for understanding the global distribution of development assistance and the effectiveness of international aid efforts.
- **Bangladesh** was one of the top aid recipients in **2020-2021**, receiving more than **5 billion** in official aid.