A transition from a development paradigm of “aid and charity” to one of “justice and equality” is currently underway, with the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) talking about human rights, equality, and participation by all, including the poorest and most marginalized people. But in order for the transformative potential of the new SDGs to become a reality, we need to ensure that the priorities of local people are central to the development agenda, and to hold multilateral institutions and governments accountable for meeting the goals and targets.
Given current trends, citizen-led initiatives may be the only reliable way to ensure relevant monitoring and promote accountability. IfE is organizing a global participatory monitoring and accountability alliance, based on our Field Hearings network but open to others. Our goal is to put citizens in charge of their own development agenda. Read more about this initiative to support citizen monitoring and accountability efforts around the world, then join us!