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Empowering Local Authorities in Global Development

Summary

This resolution advocates for empowering local authorities in developing countries to better implement global sustainable development goals through increased EU funding and political recognition.
10 06.10.2015
Other
economy
environment
human rights
social policy
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • Recognition of local authorities as essential actors in achieving global development and democratic governance.
  • A call for the EU to prioritize decentralization as a funding sector in its external aid instruments.
  • The need to encourage national governments to transfer more budget resources to regional and local levels.
  • Ensuring indigenous peoples are deeply involved in local and regional development planning.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the role of local authorities in developing countries in development cooperation The role of local authorities in developing countries in development cooperation
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