Holding Governments to account for achieving the MDGs

50,000 deaths a day – who is accountable? Greatest human failure

MDGs as agreed global framework: Shared Responsibility between North and South

Learning from “on track” MDG countries: Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Bangladesh and Viet Nam National governments are in the driving seat Donors have got their act more together Active civil society engagement All elements of Goal 8 are important

Use MDG Progress Reports in the North and South Looking ahead: Make existing official monitoring mechanisms and information more disaggregated, inclusive and accessible Use MDG Progress Reports in the North and South Establish independent monitoring at different levels – social audits and sentinel groups

Public debates in the media and public meetings Looking Ahead: Mandatory Annual Parliamentary debates on aid effectiveness with full public access Public debates in the media and public meetings Donors should put in resources for independent monitoring and public engagement in aid effectiveness debates

At the global level ECOSOC bi-annual Reviews will be key Looking Ahead: At the global level ECOSOC bi-annual Reviews will be key Sign up to the UN Convention Against Corruption Democratise global governance Political problems need political solutions

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ECOSOC High Level Segment 07.07.07 Portuguese EU Presidency 2007 : Recognising the Half Way Mark G8 in Germany in June ECOSOC High Level Segment 07.07.07 Portuguese EU Presidency UN General Assembly 17 October: Stand Up and Speak Out