International Day for South-South Cooperation

The Summit will spotlight trade and investment as drivers of inclusive prosperity—highlighting the role of diaspora capital, public-private collaboration, and gender-responsive financing in accelerating Africa's development and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Watch the Africa Open for Business Summit 2025: Global Partnerships for Trade and Investment with Africa! Meetings & Events

The D4SD hub aims to address the key challenges of digital transformation and scaling digital and AI ecosystems in the region , directly contributing to the success of "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy. Objectives and outcomes of the high-level event: Officially launch the Morocco D4SD Hub for Arab and African digital cooperation. Announce flagship partnerships, financial commitments, joint programmes, and public-private alliances to support AI, DPI, and digital talent development. Showcase Morocco as a regional leader in digital diplomacy and innovation investment. Convene high-level dialogues on triangular cooperation, private sector engagement, and investment in digital ecosystems. Related Sites and Documents:  Concept Note &  Programme . Launch of the Morocco Digital for Sustainable Development Hub, a Regional Partnership for Inclusive Digital Transformation in The Arab States and Africa Meetings & Events

    Leading companies will share their perspectives and concrete actions to integrate the SDGs into their operations, promoting a positive and lasting impact on their communities and the planet, demonstrating that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. This event will expand the visibility and impact of women-led initiatives and alliances that advance the SDGs, particularly in gender equality, financial inclusion, and entrepreneurship, stimulating new collaborations and international commitments. Michelle Ferrari President of Women Economic Forum (WEF) Iberoamérica Altagracia Gómez Sierra President of Grupo PEO, She is also an economic advisor to the President of Mexico. Ma. Fernanda Espinosa Former President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, and Ambassador of Uruguay to the UN Elena Alti CMO and SVP of Grupo Salinas Salvador Guerrero Director of C5 in Mexico City Interprotección Representative (Name still to ...

New Opportunities and Innovation through South-South and Triangular Cooperations is the theme chosen to celebrate the  United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2025 . In recognition of the continued importance of South-South cooperation, the United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 58/220, designated 12 September as the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. This date marks the adoption of the 1978 Buenos Aires Plan of Action (BAPA), a pivotal framework for technical cooperation among developing countries. Watch the high-level event to mark the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2025! Meetings & Events

Multidimensional poverty being higher than monetary poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa can be explained by several interrelated factors. While monetary poverty focuses solely on income thresholds, multidimensional poverty considers deprivations across health, education and standard of living. Factors that can explain the difference are:  (a) access to basic services  health . Limited access to healthcare services and poor health outcomes are prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa. High rates of undernutrition and child mortality (due to high prevalence of preventable diseases such as malaria or pneumonia and low coverage of immunization among other factors) contribute to multidimensional poverty;  education . Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa face low school enrolment, high dropout rates and poor quality of education. These factors lead to significant deprivations in years of schooling and school attendance; and Î infrastructure deficits:  ö lack of access to clean drinking w...

 The rise of the Global South is reshaping global power dynamics, elevating the relevance and potential of South-South cooperation. Triangular cooperation is a strategic bridge, amplifying South-South cooperation through complementary partnerships. In a world facing a deepening polycrisis, the need for solidarity, resilience and collective self-reliance through South-South and triangular cooperation has never been greater. South-South and triangular cooperation is entering a bold new era, one that calls for strategic repositioning and transformative thinking, South-South and triangular cooperation is a vital channel for the Global South to strengthen its collective voice and shape regional and global governance. South-South and triangular cooperation offers unique pathways to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, anchored in shared experiences and adaptive, locally grounded solutions. To leave no one behind, South-South and triangular coopera...

This brief explores the main challenges and potential of STI to catalyse transformative changes in developing countries , emphasizing the importance of investments, equitable access and use, South-South cooperation (SSC) and inclusion. Key data-driven insights generated from recent reports include:  a. The Global South is struggling with persistent gaps in infrastructure, investment and skills. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), only 1 in 5 developing countries invests more than 1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in research and development, creating systemic barriers to innovation. According to the 2021 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Science Report, 1 Internet penetration rates in some regions remain below 40 per cent, limiting digital access and hindering participation in the global economy. Environmental sustainability topics aligned with SDGs 12 (responsible consumption and produ...

Recommendations  1. Enhancing domestic resource mobilization stands as a cornerstone of sustainable development financing. This begins with the modernization of tax administration through comprehensive digital transformation, making tax collection more efficient and reducing leakage. Progressive taxation policies ensure that the tax burden is distributed fairly while maximizing revenue potential. Financial transparency initiatives work to stem the flow of illicit funds that drain resources from developing economies. Additionally, robust local capital markets create domestic funding sources and reduce dependency on external financing.  2. The international financial architecture requires fundamental reform to better serve global development needs. A key priority is establishing an effective sovereign debt workout mechanism to address debt distress in a systematic way. Multilateral development banks need structural reforms to expand their lending capacity and meet growing fina...

This study is the beginning of a longer-term effort to understand and amplify youth perspectives on South-South and triangular cooperation. The initial findings highlight the important role of youth in shapingSouth-South and triangular cooperation initiatives , particularly in education, healthcare, employment and sustainability. However, the narratives also reveal challenges related to limited institutional support, limited perceived participation in decision-making and the rapidly changing nature of cooperation frameworks. Moving forward, UNOSSC aims to expand data collection, deepen analysis and establish a continuous process of youth engagement. By ensuring that youth voices are systematically integrated into the cooperation efforts , this initiative will contribute to a more inclusive, responsive and forward-looking approach to both South-South and triangular cooperation, ultimately strengthening their impact on sustainable development. Read the backroom paper on youth Perception...

The Global Report on South-South and Triangular Cooperation 2025 : Bridging Horizons and Continents – Forging Transformative Pathways in South-South and Triangular Cooperation , by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), represents a significant milestone as the third edition in a series that has become an essential resource for understanding the evolving dynamics of cooperation among countries of the Global South . It arrives at a juncture of profound global transitions. The report aims to contribute to the evolution of SSC as a more effective, credible and impactful approach to development collaboration. SSC has emerged as a vital paradigm in international development, offering an alternative to traditional North-South cooperation by emphasizing horizontal relationships, mutual benefit and solidarity among developing countries. While it has made significant strides in fostering solidarity and collaboration among developing countries , the evolving global lan...