Momentos Adelante: The Potential of Triangular Cooperation for Civil Society Organization and Local Authorities, 14 July 2023

July 10, 2023

When: 14 July 2023, 12:00 – 13:00 (Brussels time)
Where: Maritime Room – Maison de la Poste – Tour&Taxis – Brussels
Online Participation: The event will be broadcast live. To watch, please register here.

At the end of 2021, the Momentos ADELANTE was launched as a series of events planned throughout the duration of the ADELANTE 2 Programme, with the aim of ‘sharing reflections on Triangular Cooperation’, open to Triangular Cooperation partners and all actors committed to development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The first Momento ADELANTE, in collaboration with the Regional Fund for Triangular Cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean Partners of the German Cooperation Agency (GIZ), focused on the potential of Triangular Cooperation to contribute in an innovative and effective way to the challenges of recovering from the post-pandemic crisis.

The second Momento ADELANTE, led together with the Ibero-American General Secretariat – SEGIB, encouraged reflection on the strategic potential that Triangular Cooperation could have for the countries of the European Union in the framework of their International Development Cooperation policies and strategies.

This next Momento ADELANTE, jointly organized with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation – AECID, aims to reflect on the potential that Triangular Cooperation could have for civil society organizations and local authorities as key development actors. This third Momento ADELANTE is a side event of the ‘EU-Latin America and the Caribbean Forum: Partners for Change. Youth, civil society and local authorities’, organized within the framework of ‘EU-LAC days’ as a lead-up to the EU-CELAC Summit, to be held from 17-18 Jul;y. The Forum aims to be a space where non-state actors can exchange views and experiences in an inclusive environment, as well as discuss opportunities to forge a sustainable and inclusive future for both regions. The outcome of this dialogue is expected to result both in the p reparation of a set of recommendations for the Summit and in closer cooperation between non-state actors and youth organizations in both regions going forward.

This will be a face-to-face event, to take place on the sidelines of the EU-Latin America and Caribbean Forum. Maritime Room at the Maison de la Poste, Tour&Taxis, Brussels. A live webcast with simultaneous interpretation into English, French and Portuguese is foreseen. Registration is essential in order to follow the live broadcast.

Call for Submission

The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) is pleased to invite submissions of good practices. We seek examples of South-South and triangular cooperation that showcase innovative, impactful, and scalable solutions, demonstrating collaborative efforts among countries of the Global South as well as supported through triangular cooperation involving traditional donors, multilateral organizations, and developed countries.

These good practices will be featured on South-South Galaxy, UNOSSC’s global knowledge-sharing and partnership brokering platform. South-South Galaxy serves as a dynamic digital repository where development practitioners can access solutions, connect with partners, and engage in knowledge exchange. The platform enables real-time access to development solutions, direct connections with solution providers, and interactive learning opportunities.

The call for submissions aims to identify, document, and disseminate good practices that demonstrate the transformative potential of South-South and triangular Cooperation in addressing shared development challenges. By highlighting successful initiatives, UNOSSC aims to inspire further collaboration, foster knowledge exchange, and strengthen the global South-South and triangular Cooperation ecosystem.

Key Objectives

Showcase Success Stories

Highlight effective and replicable South-South and triangular cooperation initiatives that have contributed to sustainable development, poverty reduction, and the achievement of the SDGs

Knowledge Sharing

Facilitate the exchange of experiences, lessons learned, and innovative approaches among stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector

Strengthen Partnerships

Encourage new and strengthened partnerships by demonstrating the value of South-South and triangular cooperation in addressing global challenges and fostering mutual learning

Inform Policy & Practice

Provide evidence-based insights to inform policymaking and programming at national, regional, and global levels

Focus Areas for Submissions

Submissions are welcome for all 17 SDGs. In particular, the submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas

Poverty alleviation & Social Inclusion

Education and skills development

Debt Management & Sustainability

Migration & Diaspora Engagement

Climate & Environmental Sustainability

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Food Security & Agricultural Development

Technology Transfer & Capacity Building

Health & Well-being

Infrastructure Growth & Connectivity

Renewable Energy & Energy Access

Personnel Exchange

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Trade, Investment, & Economic Cooperation

Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience Development

Submission Criteria

Horizontal Cooperation

Horizontal cooperation between two or more countries of the South

Knowledge Exchange

Facilitates systematic knowledge transfer between for mutual benefit, addressing complex transnational challenges that require collaborative solutions.

Innovative

Present creative approaches to development challenges and/or establishes more effective collaboration methods that enhance developing countries’ competitive advantages.

Replicable and Adaptable

Shows potential for implementation in diverse contexts with similar objectives, supported by successful applications or thorough feasibility studies.

Sustainable

Advances one or more SDGs through environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable practices that create lasting positive impact without compromising future needs.

Effective

Demonstrates strategic relevance in achieving specific SDG-related objectives, with evidence of successful implementation, scaling, and positive impact on communities.

Technically Feasible

Features straightforward learning curves and implementation processes.

Participatory

Fosters shared ownership of decisions and actions among all stakeholders.

Who can apply:

We welcome submissions from a wide range of entities, including but not limited to:

UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes
International Financial Institutions and multilateral development organizations
Government Agencies/ Ministries
Civil society organizations
Academic and research institutions
Private sector entities
Philanthropic foundations
Regional and sub-regional organizations
Centers of Excellence

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Submission Process:

The submission process has two steps. Complete the Good Practices submission template (MS Word) and submit to naveeda.nazir@unossc.org; Cc: southsouth-galaxy@unossc.org. All submissions will undergo a review process managed by UNOSSC to ensure quality assurance as per the aforementioned criteria for quality assurance. Once reviewed and cleared, the partner organizations can upload the final submission via the South-South Galaxy Online Solutions Submission Form. Please note that registration on South-South Galaxy is required to access the submission form.

Interested parties are invited to submit their good practices by 15 May 2025.

Be part of our efforts to harness the power of South-South and triangular Cooperation in driving sustainable development and building a more equitable world. We look forward to receiving your submissions!