Local and regional partnerships with civil society are vital.

(a) Involvement of civil society in improving local governance

To tackle those causes, it is imperative to involve local civil society.

Resolution 20 16 Enhancing the involvement of civil society in local governance

The role of civil society, especially of communities with local knowledge, is crucial.

Security Council field missions should meet regularly with appropriate local civil society leaders.

At the national and local levels, we will encourage local authorities, civil society, the private sector and local communities to launch partnerships that support and promote rural development.

Participation of local authorities, the private sector and civil society, including non governmental organizations

Interagency cooperation and participation of local civil society are frequently part of UNCTAD projects.

(f) Indicators concerning civil society, local community participation and traditional knowledge should be included.

He commended UNFPA collaboration with the local people, civil society organizations and international NGOs.

Close collaboration with local and national entities, including civil society groups, would also be invaluable.

My Government strongly supports the role of local and global civil society in emergency relief.

Support the Somali Government to build local institutions and to fight terrorists in its society.

It resulted in the establishment of a working group composed of representatives of the national government, local government, the civil society and development partners dealing with challenges and opportunities of the information society at the local level.

The component would work closely with local non governmental organizations and civil society organizations to promote local ownership of the peace protocols, encourage dialogue between the authorities and civil society and support efforts to establish public administration.

Local development projects in oil production areas should apply a participative approach involving major stakeholders civil society, State and local authorities, youth movements and local private companies to identifying needs and defining implementation strategies.

There is a wide array of local civil society groups and human rights NGOs operating in Liberia.

Community teams were formed and supported by the Government, the Jamaica Red Cross and local civil society.

The field offices also helped local civil society organizations to participate in development policy debates occurring within a system of local development councils strengthened under the peace agreements.

Some representatives were of the opinion that successful experiences required the mobilization of civil society and local communities.

Some representatives were of the opinion that successful experiences required the mobilization of civil society and local communities.

However, the latent capacities of the existing district administration and local civil society structures came to the fore.

In the new context of international relations, local authorities, civil society and the private sector would play a larger role in a globalizing, decentralizing society seeking justice and equal opportunities.

149. Perhaps the most damaging loss a society can suffer is the collapse of its own local value system.

National Governments for the first time recognized local governments, civil society, business communities, youth, women and other local stakeholders as equal partners in the decision making processes that affect human settlements.

In rural Iraq, Iraqi and multinational forces have worked to clear out hard core enemy elements, maintaining a security presence and building local institutions to advance local reconstruction and civil society.

With a view to contributing to civil society, priority is given to exploring partnerships with established local non governmental organizations.

In that regard, considerable attention has been given to the activities of local civil society organizations and non governmental organizations.

A vibrant civil society plays a strategic role in protecting local communities, countering extremist ideologies and dealing with political violence.

Finally, civil society often plays a crucial role as peace facilitators and local partners for mediation between parties in conflict.

Local, regional and national programmes for development should be adopted and carried out with the participation of the civil society.

Cooperation should be strengthened, especially with local authorities, parliamentarians, women, youth, the academic community, civil society organizations and community based organizations.

Such programmes should be designed and implemented through a national body, which includes the local Red Cross or Red Crescent Society.

The implementation of the Habitat Agenda is primarily the responsibility of national and local governments and their partners in civil society.

The participation of civil society, including people living in poverty, the empowerment of local communities, and a genuine feeling of ownership by the Government and local communities are essential for poverty eradication strategies.

Working in partnership with national and local authorities, the aim is to operationalize principles of good local governance and public expenditure management to extend good practices and lessons learned elsewhere and to mobilize the contributions of local communities, the local private sector and civil society, in order to promote more effective service delivery.

The mission held extensive consultations with representatives of the Government and local authorities, political parties, judicial authorities, religious leaders and civil society.

21. A series of initiatives taken by federal, state and local governments in partnership with civil society had brought about positive changes.

(c) Work in partnership with the civil society, including grass roots organizations, the private sector, local businesses and also with national Governments

In this regard, too, local civil society and non governmental organizations should be strengthened to enable them to become effective implementing partners.

6. National constitutions can stipulate the role of cooperatives in society and in national economies (in local government, in land reform, etc.).

The Security Council underscored and will strengthen its relationship with civil society, including as appropriate, through, inter alia, the use of Arria formula meetings and meetings with local civil society organizations during Security Council missions.

The Security Council underscored and will strengthen its relationship with civil society, including as appropriate, through, inter alia, the use of Arria formula' meetings and meetings with local civil society organizations during Security Council missions.

(iii) Enhancing cooperation and partnerships with local authorities, non governmental organizations, the private sector and major groups in civil society in the implementation of the Habitat Agenda at the global, regional, national and local levels