- When: May 7-9, 2025
- Venue: International Convention Centre, Free Town, Sierra Leone
- Theme: “The Role of the Global South in Reshaping the New International Order”
- Registration: Register here for the 3rd Africa High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is organizing the Third Africa High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development, which will take place from May 7-9, 2025, at the International Convention Centre in Free Town, Sierra Leone.
Under the theme “The Role of the Global South in Reshaping the New International Order,” this year’s forum comes at a critical time of global and continental transformation. The event will bring together policymakers, ministers, senior experts, youth representatives, and NGOs to assess the state of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Africa.
Key Objectives
The forum aims to address several pivotal issues:
- Exploring the significance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in promoting the second ten-year implementation plan of Agenda 2063
- Assessing the transformation of the global financial architecture and its impact on Africa’s progress
- Evaluating the implementation of the BAPA+40 outcome document in Africa
- Building national ecosystems for South-South and Triangular Cooperation
- Strengthening partnerships with Global South countries to address governance challenges
- Providing a platform for youth and young women to share initiatives on SDGs and Agenda 2063
Thematic Areas
Discussions will focus on:
- South-South and Triangular Cooperation for sustainable and resilient societies in Africa
- BRICS+ impact on Africa’s potential as a global player
- Building ecosystems for countries in the Global South
- Economic resilience through multilateral development banks and UN agencies
- Engagement of non-state actors, youth, and African diaspora in governance
Agenda 2063 Youth Exhibition
The forum will feature a special exhibition providing a continental platform for African youth to showcase local initiatives that advance both Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Strategic Partners
The event is organized in collaboration with numerous strategic partners, including the AU Commission, Islamic Development Bank, World Food Program, Saudi Fund for Development, UNDP, and various regional economic communities.
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
- Ms. Sara Hamouda, Forum Coordinator, APRM: sara.hamouda@aprm-au.org
- Mr. Adamou Mayaki, Islamic Development Bank: AMayaki@isdb.org
For more information, download the concept note and registration details from the APRM website here.
The African Peer Review Mechanism, as a leading peer-review body of the African Union, continues to provide unique tools for governance promotion in the Global South context. The High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation serves as an institutional platform to raise awareness, share experiences, and strengthen partnerships within Africa and beyond.