Improving Governance and Fighting Corruption - New Frontiers in Public-Private Partnerships

Programme

March 14, 2007: 2:30 - 5:00 PM, Conference Hall, Egmont Palace

Sharing responsibilities for improving governance: respective roles of donors, partner countries and the private sector

At a time when aid delivery systems are being modernized, aid funds or facilities proliferate, new donors and aid agencies emerge, aid levels rise and the demand for good governance grows, the international community is increasingly aware of the need for a comprehensive and inclusive approach to improve governance and tackle corruption. Such an approach requires more effective delivery of aid in order to strengthen both supply of and demand for good governance. An inclusive approach also requires the political commitment from developing countries to sustainable development and poverty reduction, as well as the voice and effective participation from the private sector and other non-state actors. This panel will focus on the respective responsibilities or functions in improving governance within the context of the evolving aid architecture.

Moderator

Mr. Geert Laporte, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), the Netherlands

Speakers

  • Ms. Sue Unsworth, Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Sussex University, UK
  • Ms. Dominique Dellicour, Head of Department Governance, human rights, democracy, gender, EuropAid, Brussels
  • Ms. Nancy Boswell, Member of the Board of Directors, Transparency International
  • Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Chairman of Celtel International BV, The Netherlands
  • Mr. Brian Levy, Advisor, Public Sector Governance, The World Bank
  • Mr. Bernard Snoy, Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, Vienna

Relevant links

www.oecd.org/gov/ethics

Relevant documents

Session 1 - Sharing Responsibilities March 5.doc

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