International Day for South-South Cooperation

  The  Second Substantive Session 2025  will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Other matters Adoption of the report (on the 1st and 2nd sessions) Closing of the 2nd session The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second...

 The  Second Substantive Session 2025  will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Discussion on Protocol 2 (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second Substantive Session 2025, 9th meeting! Economic and Social C...

 The  Second Substantive Session 2025  will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Discussion on Protocol 2 (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second Substantive Session 2025, 8th meeting! Economic and Social C...

  The Second Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Presentation by Co-Leads on Protocol 2 on Prevention and resolution of tax disputes - Discussion based on Draft Outline of Issues Overview and Scope The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Conventi...

 The Second Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Discussion on Protocol 1 (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second Substantive Session 2025, 6th meeting! Economic and Social Council

The Second Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Discussion on Protocol 1 (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second Substantive Session 2025, 5th meeting! Economic and Social Council

Central American countries will roll out a regional digital platform to track trade facilitation reforms and deepen economic integration . Central American countries will roll out a regional digital platform to track trade facilitation reforms and deepen economic integration . The platform will help cut border times, reduce trade costs, modernize border management and promote inclusive growth. The initiative is led by the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration ( SIECA ) with support from UN Trade and Development ( UNCTAD ) and funding from the European Union. UNCTAD and SIECA have signed a cooperation agreement to launch the UNCTAD Trade Facilitation Reform Tracker . The Tool supports the Central American Strategy for Trade Facilitation and Competitiveness with an Emphasis on Coordinated Border Management 2023, the shared roadmap to make trade faster and more predictable across the region. Live course on how to use the UNCTAD Reform Tracker

 The Second Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Discussion on Protocol 1 (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation.View less Related Documents:  Website . Provisional organization of work Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second Substantive Session 2025, 4th meeting! Economic and Social Council

 Stocktaking - UN Tax Convention negotiations. Civil society views on state of play and next steps (Tax Cooperation Parallel Event) Watch the Stocktaking - UN Tax Convention negotiations. Civil society views on state of play and next steps (Tax Cooperation Parallel Event)! Side Events

The Second Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Discussion on Protocol 1 (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation.View less Related Documents:  Website . Provisional organization of work Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - Second Substantive Session 2025, 3rd meeting! Economic and Social Council

 The  Second Substantive Session 2025  will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Opening of the 2nd Session Organizational matters - Adoption of the organization of work Protocol 1 on Taxation of income derived from the provision of cross-border services in an increasingly digitalized and globalized economy and Protocol 2 on Prevention and resolution of tax disputes General statements The United Nations General Assembly has established an  Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC)  to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Rela...

The Second Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 11 to 15 August. Opening of the 2nd Session Organizational matters - Adoption of the organization of work Protocol 1 on Taxation of income derived from the provision of cross-border services in an increasingly digitalized and globalized economy and Protocol 2 on Prevention and resolution of tax disputes General statements The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Documents;  Provi...

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Other matters Closing of the 1st session The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Documents:  Provisional organization of work Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - First Substantive Session 2025, 8th meeting Economic and Social Council

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Discussion on Commitments (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation.View less Documents:  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - First Substantive Session 2025, 7th meeting! Economic and Social Council

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Discussion on Commitments (cont'd) The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and the  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - First Substantive Session 2025, 6th meeting! Economic and Social Council

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Discussion on Commitments under the Framework Convention: Fair allocation of taxing rights, including equitable taxation of multinational enterprises *** The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation.View less Related Sites and Documents Website Provisional organization of work Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International...

Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation -  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (Awaza, Turkmenistan). 15:00-16:15 Session 3: Leveraging South-South cooperation to promote trade facilitation and deepen regional integration for increased participation of LLDCs in international trade Improved trade facilitation, such as streamlining and harmonization of customs and transit procedures, transparent and efficient border management and coordination in border clearance would help LLDCs towards enhancing the competitiveness of their exports and strengthening the global value chains. This requires enhanced cooperation at the global, regional and subregional levels including South-South cooperation in sharing best practices in customs, border and corridor management and in the implementation of trade facilitation policies. 16:20-17:35 Session 4: Strengthening development financing through South-South and triangular cooperation for inclusive, equitable and affordable ...

Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation - Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website (Awaza, Turkmenistan). 10:00-10:20 High-level opening segment. 10:25-11:40 Session 1: Catalyzing South-South and triangular cooperation in science, technology and innovation to spur structural economic transformation and achieve digital leapfrogging in LLDCs Through South-South and triangular cooperation, LLDCs can promote peerto-peer learning and share experiences in developing conducive national digital strategies and regulatory frameworks. LLDCs and development partners can pool resources including innovative financing solutions and technological know-how to improve digital literacy and skills in LLDCs and expand meaningful digital connectivity of LLDCs. 11:45-13:00 Session 2: Best practices and experience sharing in unlocking the potential of South-South and triangular cooperation for sustainable, resilient and transformative development of LLDCs This session will focus...

Heads of delegations are arriving in Awaza, Turkmenistan, for the opening of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Arrival of Heads of Delegations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)! Conferences

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Discussion on Commitments (cont'd). The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work . Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - First Substantive Session 2025, 4th meeting! 02:42:43 Economic and Social Council

 Civil society views on the upcoming negotiations (Tax Cooperation Parallel Event). What should the UN Tax Convention deliver? Civil society views on the upcoming negotiations (Tax Cooperation Parallel Event) Economic and Social Council

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Presentation by the Co-Leads Discussion on Commitments under the Framework Convention: Prevention and resolution of tax disputes, Sustainable development INTERG The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim o Developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation . Related Sites and Documents:  Website  and  Provisional organization of work 02:38:47 Economic and Social Council

Development-critical sectors face declining investment. While greenfield investment values held steady, international project finance – often crucial for infrastructure – fell by 26% in 2024. The drop was especially steep in sectors critical to achieving the #GlobalGoals : renewable energy (-31%), transport (-32%) and water and sanitation (-30%). Foreign investment in sustainable development fell sharply in 2024 UN Trade and Development warns that current levels of investment fall far short of global needs. Closing the financing gap for sustainable development alone would require an estimated $4 trillion per year in developing countries – a target that is becoming more distant. Read the Full World Investment Report 2025   https://unctad.org/wir2025

The First Substantive Session 2025 will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from 4 to 8 August. Opening of the 1st Session Election of officers & Organizational matters - Adoption of the organization of work - By-election of officers - Accreditation of observers Framework Convention - General Statements The United Nations General Assembly has established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to draft a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation and two early protocols. The United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation is a proposed international legal instrument aimed at improving global tax cooperation. This Member State-led process will run from 2025 to 2027, with the aim of developing a framework convention that leads to fully inclusive and more effective international tax cooperation. Related Sites and Documents Website Provisional organization of work Watch the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the Un...