The Role of Diplomats in International Development Co-operation – Tasks and Tools: the specific tasks of a diplomat in development co-operation activities; introduction to some simple tools to assess development co-operation projects and evaluate implementation; reflections on possible dilemmas between traditional diplomatic tasks and those of development co-operation activities.The Main Principles of the 2000s. From the millennium development goals (MDGs) to the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the sustainable development goals (SDGs): evolution of development since its inception; MDGs progress and shortcomings; the way forward for setting a global development agenda post-2015; new technologies and their impact on and potential for sustainable development.