Editing Development aid (section)

==== Private development aid ====
A distinction is often made between development aid that is ''governmental'' ("official") on the one hand, and ''private'' (originating from individuals, businesses and the investments of [[Foundation (nonprofit)|charitable foundations]], and often channeled through religious organisations and other [[Non-governmental organization|NGOs]]) on the other. Official aid may be government-to-government, or it may be channeled through intermediary bodies such as [[United Nations System|UN agencies]], [[international financial institutions]], NGOs or other contractors. NGOs thus commonly handle both official and private aid. Of aid reported to the OECD, about 80% is official and 20% private.<ref name=":23" />