Inclusive participation --- This is a very good point Desire - and valid not only for the instance of MDGs. The participation in the process needs to be open to all stakeholders - as was the case later on in preparatory process for setting the SDGs. However, the final decision making in the process remains with the states. In what way could scientists as one of the stakeholders influence position of the state (their own or other)?

Source author: Pavlina Ittelson pavlinai@diplomacy.edu