Interests, agency and accountability in a new era of development co-operation

May 11, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Online

What guiding principles are needed to navigate a new era of development co-operation? Key tensions include balancing national interests with international solidarity, addressing the structures that undermine the agency of low- and middle-income countries and marginalised groups, and pursuing genuine mutual accountability. This session explores new opportunities to reshape relationships and shift narratives to better reflect the priorities of low- and middle-income countries, as well as the risks of not resolving long-standing issues within development co-operation. To change the language, click on the headphones icon in the video player and select your preferred audio track (English or French).