Views shared by Central American governments

The paper emphasises the progress made in the fight on poverty. It praises Central American governments for drafting poverty reduction strategies according to the principle of national ownership and setting up the agencies needed for implementation.

It is up to donors, the authors argue, to align their assistance. South-South Cooperation is also mentioned favourably, as it complements conventional development aid.

The paper admits that Central America’s national governments should do more to improve cooperation with civil society and municipal authorities. It also points out challenges like climate change, the global financial crisis or international drug-related crime, stating that the region did not cause them, but has to deal with them. (vd)