The Second High-Level Meeting (HLM2) of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) is hosted by the the Government of Kenya in Nairobi from November 28 to December 1, 2016 and aims to amplify the positive impact of development co-operation over the next 15 years. Based on inclusive consultation, the HLM2 outcome document will help to shape how existing and new development actors can partner to implement Agenda 2030 and realise the SDGs.

The Second High-Level Meeting will:

• Take stock of the implementation of development effectiveness principles and commitments
• Provide a learning space on development effectiveness, showcasing successful examples
• Identify innovative approaches to sustainable development that can be scaled up
• Position the Global Partnership to effectively contribute to implementation of the SDGs and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda

GPEDC

As a multi-stakeholder platform the the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) aims to facilitate more effective cooperation between nations, businesses and organizations, to contribute to reach the UN Global Goals.
Guided by its monitoring system, four principles are at the core of the GPEDC: (1) country ownership, (2) focus on results, (3) inclusive partnerships, and (4) transparency and accountability. Another important asset of the GPEDC is its network of more than 30 Global Partnership Initiatives (GPIs) that organize concrete actions for better development cooperation worldwide.

Youth and The Road to Nairobi

Youth and women empowerment has been selected by Kenya as thematic priority to be further discussed in Plenary Session 4 of the HLM. on December 1, 2016 at 10:30.
This session will focus on economically empowering women and youth. In preparation to the plenary session, which will be attended by many high-level development shapers, a Youth Forum will identify key issues. In addition, all parties have been requested to include a youth representative in their respective delegations to the HLM. This ultimately offers young people from all over the world the opportunity to raise their voice on development issues that matter for them.

Via several side-events, many inspiring and innovative initiatives will be showcased, including The Road to Nairobi 2016. Selected youth entrepreneurs will be invited to share their experiences with this project and show how they took leadership by co-creating solutions and actions to promote youth employment in their countries.