THEME: Towards Inclusive and Accelerated Implementation of the 2030 Agenda

The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation is an inclusive multi-stakeholder partnership. It brings together the full range of development actors to ensure that finance, knowledge and policy have maximum impact on development results. The Global Partnership sustains political momentum for more effective development co-operation based on the shared principles of country ownership, focus on results, inclusive partnerships and transparency and accountability. Its membership includes: governments; multi-lateral, international and regional organisations; civil society, trade unions, the private sector and foundations; local and regional governments; and parliamentarians. It promotes inclusive partnerships, monitoring of progress in development effectiveness, innovation in implementation, the production and use of data derived from national systems, country dialogue, structured learning, knowledge sharing and mutual accountability.

Supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals 

Today, dynamic global partnerships are emerging to mobilise knowledge, expertise, technology, policies and financial resources that countries can apply to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda in each country and context for the eradication of global poverty. 

Sustainable Development Goal 17 calls for governments and stakeholders to revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development, including through development co-operation and development finance.

The Global Partnership provides a dedicated space for all stakeholders to advance the effectiveness of their respective development co-operation efforts in support of the SDGs and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda by supporting:

• developing country leadership, strengthening of institutions and country systems
• smarter and more transparent development co-operation to deliver results that are predictable and aligned to developing countries’ systems and priorities
• development partnerships involving a broad range of stakeholders to maximise impact
• monitoring of progress in implementation through a process led by developing countries.

HLM2 – a platform for the future   

The Second High-Level Meeting (HLM2) aims to amplify the positive impact of development co-operation over the next 15 years. Hosted by the Government of Kenya in Nairobi (28 November–1 December 2016), it will:

• take stock of the implementation of development effectiveness principles and commitments
• provide a learning space on development effectiveness, showcasing successful examples
• identify innovative approaches to sustainable development that can be scaled up
• position the Global Partnership to effectively contribute to implementation of the SDGs and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. 

Based on inclusive consultation, the HLM2 outcome document will help to shape how existing and new development actors can partner to implement Agenda 2030 and realise the SDGs.

Preparatory days

HLM2 will be preceded by two preparatory days (28–29 November, 2016), providing the  opportunity for a range of stakeholders to meet in advance of the High-level Ministerial segment. Forums are planned for civil society, youth, women, parliamentarians, local government, foundations and the private sector. Findings from the Global Partnership’s second monitoring round will provide timely input into the discussions. 

High-Level ministerial segment

The two-day high-level meeting (30 November–1 December 2016) will offer a unique platform for heads of state, ministers, heads of major international organisations and leaders from civil society, the private sector, foundations, local government and parliaments to showcase successes and identify innovative approaches.

The meeting will include seven plenary sessions, parallel discussions on bottlenecks, a series of side events and marketplace stalls for showcasing successful innovation, implementation, and sharing knowledge.

Special focus on empowering women and youth

Accelerated efforts are needed by all partners to unleash the power of youth and women as dynamic contributors to society. The government of Kenya will lead special focus discussions on Economic empowerment of women and youth – inclusivity and mainstreaming for effective and accelerated development at the HLM2.

Organisation of the HLM2

The HLM2 is organised by the Government of Kenya with support from the Global Partnership’s three Co-Chairs (Malawi, Mexico and the Netherlands), Steering Committee members and the Joint Support Team provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations Development Programme. The Government of Kenya and the Global Partnership’s Co-Chairs call on the international community to participate and provide the financial, technical and necessary support required to ensure a successful HLM2 and realisation of the 2030 Agenda.

The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation is an inclusive multi-stakeholder partnership. It brings together the full range of development actors to ensure that finance, knowledge and policy have maximum impact on development results. The Global Partnership sustains political momentum for more effective development co-operation based on the shared principles of country ownership, focus on results, inclusive partnerships and transparency and accountability. Its membership includes: governments; multi-lateral, international and regional organisations; civil society, trade unions, the private sector and foundations; local and regional governments; and parliamentarians. It promotes inclusive partnerships, monitoring of progress in development effectiveness, innovation in implementation, the production and use of data derived from national systems, country dialogue, structured learning, knowledge sharing and mutual accountability.