Alongside the member countries of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC), many other countries provide assistance to developing nations. These can be grouped into three categories: emerging donors, providers of South-South co-operation and Arab donors. Together, they accounted for USD 11.8 billion of global development co-operation in 2009, which is roughly 8% of total aid flows. Their own development achievements and different approaches to development co-operation make them an important force in the global effort to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. The DAC is seizing on its new opportunities for international partnerships for development. In opening its doors, it embraces diverse approaches and experiences in development co-operation. It also welcomes global dialogue on how to make international development co-operation as effective as possible.