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UCLG (2009) Position Paper on Aid Effectiveness and Local Government

UCLG (2010) The of City 2030 - Our Manifesto

UCLG (2010) The of City 2030 - Our Manifesto

Based on Policy Documents

www.cities-localgovernments.org

Local Self-government

Local Democracy Decentralization Subsidiarity

What do we stand for? Transparency Participation Efficiency Inclusiveness Equity Good governance

An Emerging Consensus on Aid Effectiveness

Local Governments are Development Actors

Where are we?

Ownership: Democratization of the process: Development strategies require ownership by sub national levels of government to advocate for community interests

Principles: A Local Government Perspective

Alignment – Development cooperation and national development strategies must be aligned with existing decentralization frameworks and must contribute to strengthening local autonomy and promoting sustainable community development.


Harmonization – Local governments should take the lead in harmonization of development cooperation in communities.


Managing for results – decentralization and local development as components of good local governance should be expected results of development cooperation


Mutual Accountability - Strengthening transparency and accountability for development results


Local governments are responsible of ensuring equitable delivery of essential services

Cluster A

Being part of the state, local governments enjoy a level of legitimacy and responsibility that is not comparable to other development actors.

Cluster A

Strong local governance structures are crucial to ensure genuine democratic ownership and domestic accountability

Cluster A

Local governments can have an acute awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing society, as they have deep roots into the social, political and economic fabric of communities

Ownership

A solid democratic system

Accountability

An efficient decentralization framework

Accountability

Accountability derives from the mandate given by the citizens to lead community development.

Accountability

Outcome Document - Outline Sessions – Participation – Ownership,

Accountability Inputs

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