Codevelopment
Codevelopment is a model of international development cooperation in which actors from donor and recipient countries collaborate throughout the project cycle to design, implement, and evaluate development initiatives. It emphasizes joint ownership, mutual learning, local participation, and sustainable outcomes, with efforts directed at strengthening institutions and capacities rather than solely providing external resources. The approach involves government agencies, civil society organizations, diaspora groups, communities, and private partners working together on shared priorities.
The concept originated in Europe in the 1990s, notably in France, as part of policy efforts to
Typical processes include joint analysis of needs, participatory project design, co-financing, and governance through shared decision-making.
Benefits cited for codevelopment include greater relevance to local conditions, stronger ownership by recipient partners, and
Codevelopment has been implemented through formal government programs, NGO partnerships, and diaspora-led initiatives, with France’s official