There was extensive deliberations on questions of equity, accessibility, outreach, capacity building, accountability and benchmarks of effectiveness. Thus the invitees at the ARM took centre stage as they shared their experiences and observations, debated on various issues of policy, technology, research and values that would contribute towards sustainable development for the millennium. By the end of the meeting, linkages between the five themes emerged. Critical issues that emerged from the thematic sessions were then discussed in the plenary to enable all the delegates to hear clear the proceedings of all the groups. Attempts were made to explore ways in which ICTs can be harnessed for incorporating these learnings to achieve the dramatic transformation that is essential for unhindered progress. Some ongoing initiatives were presented, stimulating the discussions that followed towards strategies that worked and those that did not. The delegates critiqued some major strategies that were adopted by the Government, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), NGOs and even the private sector in working towards the realisation of the MDGs. The thematic sessions included presentations by experienced development practitioners and began with a brief overview of the current status of the progress on the MDGs in South Asia.
There were five plenary sessions that set the tone and provided essential inputs that informed the thematic working group discussions. Sustainable livelihood and poverty reduction. The meeting was organised around five themes: 1.
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