This document presents the reflections and recommendations of civil society organisations (CSOs) on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the national level using the lens of effective development cooperation (EDC). This is based on the results of the survey conducted by the CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness (CPDE) from May 19 to June 10, 2020. A total of 43 CSOs participated in this survey from 32 countries whose governments have or will be presenting their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF).