Good local governance - building accountable, participatory and capable local councils that promote community wellbeing;

Engaging local partners - English models, such as the Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) engaging core local partners and Multi Area Agreements (MAAs), ensure effective ownership on the ground and regional coordination of development processes;

Enhancing performance & sharing good practice - Led by the Improvement & Development Agency (IDeA), English local government provides an institutional model of how to strengthen the local public sector internationally, including through tools such as the Beacon Council Scheme - which uses peer-to-peer learning and mentoring to enhance good practice;

Regeneration & local economic development - Local councils play the central role in fostering economic growth - stimulating training & employment, supporting SMEs and supporting marginalised groups such as women and migrant communities through targeted schemes;

Climate Mitigation & Adaptation - councils are leading the way in adopting a strategic approach to climate change across their local regions. This covers areas such as promoting energy efficiency, fighting fuel poverty, sustainable local planning and emergency/risk management;

Local Data Collection & Analysis - currently for many municipalities in the south there is poor data relating to the MDGs. This is required to assess needs at the local level and ensure more relevant policy & action. UK local government can help to develop the skills base for effective monitoring.