In 2005, Hungary spent about € 84.66 million on Official Development Assistance (ODA), which corresponds to 0.107% of its gross national income (GNI). In 2003, 65% was channelled to recipients by bilateral means, while 35% was multilateral.

• political-economic transition
• knowledge transfer, knowledge-based assistance;
• education, vocational training;
• health services;
• agriculture, food industry;
• environmental protection;
• water management, water resources development; and
• infrastructure development.

NGOs can apply for financial support under the following funding programmes:

Ad hoc calls for proposals: The Hungarian government supports Hungarian NGOs through ad hoc calls for proposals.