ICHD Executive Director Tevan Poghosyan participated in the Regional Seminar ''Structured Dialogue on the involvement of civil society and local authorities in EC Development Cooperation" in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 9-10 February 2011. The seminar is a part of a year-long initiative launched by the European Commission, which aims at promoting a more effective partnership for development, in the frames of the Aid Effectiveness Agenda. The Structured Dialogue constitutes a ''space for discussion'' aimed at increasing the effectiveness of all stakeholders involved in EC cooperation. Representatives of civil society and local authorities as well as Members of the European Parliament, Delegates from EU Member States and EU Delegation took part in the seminar.