High Level Forum in Accra September 2008
The 3rd High Level Forum - Accra September 2008
In September 2008, ministers from over 100 countries, heads of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, donor organizations, and civil society organizations from around the world gathered in Accra for the Third High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Their common objective was to help developing countries and marginalized people in their fight against poverty by making aid more transparent, accountable and results-oriented. The Third High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (Third HLF) focused on:
- Review progress in improving aid effectiveness
- Broaden the dialogue to newer actors
- Chart a course for continuing international action on aid effectiveness
As Co-Chair of Roundtable 5 (together with Irish Aid) focusing on Mutual Accountability, Tanzania played a prominent role during the 3-day forum. Under the guidance of a joint task force involving GoT and the JAST WG, various information materials was developed:
- Poster on the results and lessons learned with the Health SWAp; Brochure (1st prize on Harmonisation)
- Brochure, including relevant materials that highlight experience with harmonization, alignment and managing for results actions.
- Country Paper on Aid Effectiveness, outlining key achievements and challenges around the six priority themes.
For more information, please visit www.accrahlf.net.