As developing countries face increased vulnerability to climate change, concerted action by governments and citizens is needed more than ever. Governments cannot be left to deal with the problem alone. Citizens need to engage. A harmonious and constructive engagement is possible through social accountability.

The Affiliated Network on Social Accountability (ANSA), funded by the World Bank Institute and with regional projects in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, and South Asia, in partnership with the Ateneo School of Government, will jointly conduct a forum entitled, "Social Accountability: Connecting Citizens and Governments Towards Effective Climate Change Response" on 16 December 2009, Wednesday, 13:00-15:15, at the Cabinn Metro, Arne Jacobsens Allé 2, DK-2300 Copenhagen S., Denmark.

Please come and join us as we launch and introduce social accountability as an underlying framework and approach in instituting good governance practices towards identifying, developing, and implementing effective and responsive climate change solutions. Said forum will discuss how social accountability can provide a harmonious convergence between governments and citizens working together to address climate change. The draft programme is provided for your reference.

You may send your confirmation to Ms Joanne C Dulce through email address, joanne1d1@gmail.com, or mobile number, +639178865490. We will greatly appreciate receiving your confirmation on or before 14 December 2009.  Should you have concerns or inquiries, Ms Dulce would be glad to assist you.

News:
Persons wishing to keep up-to-date with issues and events at COP15, from a largely African and southern perspective, can access this useful daily service: http://www.africaclimatesolution.org/digest/

Related brief:
International Budget Partnership (IBP) Budget Brief - Accounting for Results: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Financing for Climate Change

Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 13:30 - 15:15