2nd High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation

About This Global Partnership monitoring workshop will provide a dedicated time and space for participants to prepare for the political discussions taking place in HLM2 plenary sessions. It will encourage in-depth discussions on progress made and challenges encountered in promoting more effective development cooperation. Discussions will highlight success stories, encourage knowledge sharing and peer learning around innovative solutions, and identify key actions and practical next steps after HLM2 to promote more effective development cooperation.

DI involvement Harpinder Collacott will moderate the transparency session at this workshop

Event Transparency in development cooperation: Much done, much left to do

Date Wednesday 30 November

About This event will look at progress in the publication of open data on development cooperation and how this contributes to more effective and sustainable development. Panellists will discuss some of the challenges around publishing and using open data and ways to address them.

DI involvement Harpinder Collacott will be on the panel, discussing the importance of joined-up data

Event Innovation…and effectiveness? Challenges, risks and opportunities for blended finance

Date Wednesday 30 November

About This panel discussion between blended finance providers, key stakeholders and experts from civil society and partner countries aims to explore blended finance partnerships, deepen understanding of opportunities and challenges for development effectiveness and, where possible, identify solutions.

DI involvement DI is co-hosting this side-event with Oxfam International and UK Aid Network. Harpinder Collacott will moderate.