The whole human rights structure is based on the accountability of governments.
The MDGs have been useful in moving human rights and development discourse together and in highlighting the need for greater accountability at all levels.
It remains the task of governments to implement the fundamental human rights standards which should influence all aspects of globalisation, including even trade talks, and to be answerable for this in a democratic way. The structure is international, but the accountability is national and I would like to see that accountability being more penetrating at regional and local level, especially in federal systems.
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