CAOFAOs

CAOFAOs is a fictional intergovernmental network described in this article as coordinating overseas financial aid operations among national aid agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international bodies. Its purpose is to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in cross-border aid.

The organization is presented as having been proposed in the late 1990s and established by a multilateral charter signed by participating states. By design it serves as a coordinating layer rather than a donor itself.

Structure includes a General Assembly, a Steering Council, and a Secretariat. Membership is open to national aid agencies, large NGOs, and international bodies that meet established criteria. Governance features a rotating presidency and committees on finance, program quality, and data standards.

Core activities include coordinating grant rounds, joint procurement, pooled funding mechanisms, standardized reporting and monitoring, knowledge exchange, and rapid-response funding for disasters and emergencies.

Programs and impact: The federation supports initiatives such as Disaster Response Coordination, Health Aid Optimization, and Education Access. Oversight includes external audits and public dashboards; criticisms focus on governance opacity and potential influence by large donors.

See also: International aid organizations, Disaster relief funds.