Paris Declaration

The Paris Declaration is an international agreement made in 2005 to improve how countries and development agencies work together to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development. It emphasizes five key principles: ownership (countries lead their own development), alignment (donor funds match national systems), harmonization (donors coordinate efforts), managing for results, and mutual accountability (both donors and recipients are responsible). By following these principles, the goal is to make aid more effective, efficient, and focused on long-term development, ensuring that efforts truly benefit the countries in need.