The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) plays a pivotal role in promoting and coordinating South-South and triangular cooperation globally, assisting Southern countries in strengthening their capacities to design and implement effective development cooperation policies and initiatives. Through its Strategic Framework 2022-2025, the UNOSSC aims to bolster these cooperative efforts, enhancing the capacity of Member States and the UN system to utilize South-South and triangular cooperation as a means of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among other major issues, the Strategic Framework focuses on financing, transferring, adapting, and co-designing solutions to address major developmental challenges, thereby accelerating progress towards Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

Currently under development, the Global Report on South-South and Triangular Cooperation is an integral component of UNOSSC’s broader strategy to deepen the understanding and facilitate the practice of South-South and triangular cooperation globally. This report will seek to capture the evolving dynamics, key issues, and emerging trends in South-South and Triangular cooperation, with a particular focus on knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and capacity-building efforts that are crucial for developing countries facing global transformations such as COVID-19 recovery, digitalization, and climate change challenges. By offering in-depth analyses and highlighting successful examples of South-South and triangular cooperation, the report aims to serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, development practitioners, and stakeholders, informing and shaping the discourse on effective development cooperation. It also stimulates further research and policy development, providing a solid foundation for crafting tailored solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities within the Global South.

• Identifying pressing policy issues pertinent to South-South Cooperation with precision and depth.
• Recommending topics and authors for background papers that enrich the report’s content as necessary.
• Providing strategic guidance on the report’s structure, methodology, and key messages, including direction for its further development.
• Reviewing the first, semi-final and final drafts of the report; providing guidance for the revision of chapters and offering constructive feedback to enhance its quality and impact.
• Participating in at least 3 meetings with fellow board members and the UNOSSC Knowledge Management team to discuss the report’s progress and direction. We are committed to utilizing digital platforms to facilitate these meetings, ensuring that all members can contribute effectively from anywhere in the world.
• Participating in the official launching of the report and subsequent activities to present its main findings.
• Advocating for the report’s findings and recommendations within your network and at relevant forums to maximize its reach and influence.