The 2nd version of the Busan Outcome document is now available. This version does recognize Local Governments as development partners, but does not take into account the necessity of promoting decentralization and the concept of Decentralized Cooperation as taking part of the aid modalities mentioned in the Aid Effectiveness agenda.
The Busan High Level Forum is promoted as an inclusive forum for aid effectiveness. This implies that also local governments and their perspective on aid should be included. As development actors, local governments, civil society and central governments should work together to cultivate the enabling environment for democratic governance, which is a fundamental building block for achieving the MDGs by 2015.
Click here to access the 2nd version of the Busan Outcome.