International Forum of National NGO Platforms

2013
International Forum of National NGO Platforms

Abstract: This document demonstrates the strength and relevance of non-governmental diplomacy initiated by the International Forum of National NGO Platforms (IFP). Non-governmental diplomacy is rooted in the everyday of NGOs' actions in support of marginalised groups and builds on this experience to establish findings on the injustice and unacceptable inequalities of our world. It develops realistic and substantiated positions to advance recommendations that lead towards solutions in critical spheres such as conflict prevention, regulation of agricultural markets, access to such as conflict prevention, regulation of agricultural markets, access to water and sanitation, etc. It promotes these positions in governmental and intergovernmental fora which shape tomorrow's world. It brings into these fora the voice of marginalised groups and of citizens who together want to build an equitable world.

Keyword(s): NGOs ; Non-governmental Diplomacy ; Conflicts ; Financing ; Development ; Agriculture ; Climate Change ; water and sanitation sector ; social inequalities ; Social Exclusion ; Environment ; CSOs