29-11-2016 16:00
Good governance and the implementation of SDG 16

Altiero Spinelli 3G2
Good governance
DEVE hearing on good governance and SDG 16 © European Parliament

On Tuesday, 29 November, the Committee on Development held a public hearing to explore how EU development cooperation and policies can contribute to attaining Sustainable Development Goal 16 (peace, justice, rule of law, inclusive and accountable institutions).

Representatives of the UN, the European Commission and the External Action Service, the think-tank Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and the NGOs Saferworld and Oxfam particularly focussed on governance and institutions.