Involving civil society organizations in the post-2015 drafting process is important, as implementation of the new agenda depends on their commitment.
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Edith van Ewijk is senior researcher international cooperation at NCDO. She has a background in Geography and International Development Studies. She is currently finalizing her PhD on knowledge exchange and learning in Dutch-Moroccan and Dutch-Turkish municipal partnerships at the University of Amsterdam. She has working experience as a freelance researcher and text writer, policy advisor at the former Habitat Platform at the Association of Netherlands municipalities and as a consultant/ junior professional officer focusing on sustainable land use in Kenya.