How do partnerships relate to governments actions and commitments?
There is no substitute for governmental action. Partnerships are meant to supplement and complement actions and commitments by governments. Commitments by governments are the corner stone of national, regional and global efforts to pursue sustainable development. Agenda 21 is a testimony to that fact. However, to pursue the goals of sustainable development, there is a need to broaden and strengthen the role of all relevant stakeholders in implementation. …
