In fact, the OECD is still undergoing discussions on modernizing the definition of ODA to reflect the evolving global context. For example, now there are discussions regarding private sector instruments, and those discussions are ongoing. We expect the definition to be changing again in future. The move to have the definition in the regulations versus in the legislation will allow the updates of the definition to be made more easily than if every update required a change in legislation.
On November 5th, 2018. See this statement in context.