News
Call for Expression of Interest: Invitation to join the UNOSSC South-South Global Thinkers Network
Introduction: To leverage the potential of South-South and triangular cooperation and better integrate this modality into policies and programmes, Member States need access to relevant knowledge solutions derived from robust research. “Knowledge solutions” refers to...
Op-Ed: South-South Cooperation – Advancing Rights, Equality, and Empowerment for ALL Women and Girls
By Dima Al-Khatib, Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation Today we commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, under the theme For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. This day is not just a celebration of the achievements of...
UNFSSC: Republic of Korea-UNOSSC Facility Increasing Efficiency of Tap Water System in Thai Communities
Bueng Kan, one of eight Thai provinces along the Mekong River, lies in northern Thailand, bordering Bolikhamsai Province in Laos. As one of Thailand’s least developed provinces, it relies heavily on agriculture, and faces critical water and energy challenges. Bueng...
Global Competition for Drawings: 2025 Global Report on South-South and Triangular Cooperation
Background The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) engages with Member States globally, regionally, and within the UN system to facilitate practical expressions of Southern solidarity towards achieving internationally agreed development goals....
Events
Briefing on Paraguay SIMORE Technical Cooperation Programme, 19 March 2025
When: March 19, 2025; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST Format: Hybrid In-Person Venue: Amartya Sen Conf room, 10th floor, FF Building, 304 East 45th Street Join us online: Zoom link About the Event Join us for an informative briefing on Paraguay's innovative System for...
CSW69: Panel Discussion: Baku Climate Coalition for SMEs’ Green Transition: Women Empowerment”
Date: March 10, 2025 Time: 16:45-18:00 (New York time) Venue: Conference Room A, UN General Assembly Building, New York Registration: Please register for this event through the following link: https://bit.ly/BCC-Green-SMEs Join for an important panel discussion...
Leveraging South-South and Triangular cooperation: Inclusive and Technological Innovations for Urban Health and Disaster Risk Reduction
When: 12 March 2025 - 26 March 2025 Time: 8:00 New York | 13:00 Geneva | 19:00 Bangkok | 21:00 Incheon Date: 12, 19, 26 March 2025 (Wednesdays)(Three 120-minute online sessions and one post-course survey) Format: Online Workshop Language: English with simultaneous...
Launch of e-Learning Module on Integrating South-South and Triangular Cooperation for the UN Development System at the Country and Regional level, 10 February 2025
Date and time: 10 February 2025; 8 AM – 9:30 AM (EST/New York Time) Venue: Hybrid - Zoom and In-Person, Amartya Sen Conference room, 10th Floor, FF Building, 304 E 45th Street, NY 10017 Co-organizers: United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and UN...
Blog
WTO Trade Perspectives: South-South Cooperation is Key to Sustainable Growth
By Mr. Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) South-South cooperation — or cooperation among developing economies — holds a special place in my heart. Seven years ago, I had the honour to be involved in designing and establishing the...
The Case for Regional Cooperation in South Asian Higher Education
South Asia’s higher education sector has been growing, but education policy reforms have taken place largely in isolation at a country level. Photo credit: CRS PHOTO / Shutterstock.com South Asia is a region of contrasts. Despite the differences, the countries here...
Growing Interest in Joining BRICS Reflects Strengthening Cooperation Among Developing Countries, Paving the way for a More Equitable Global Order
By Liu Xin & Chen Zishuai for the Global Times. To access the original article, please click here. More developing countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS ahead of a summit scheduled to be held in South Africa in August. Analysts said the expansion...
Triangular Development Partnerships are the Need of the Hour
Triangular partnerships can provide solutions to the most pressing challenges of today and play an important role in achieving the SDGs The rapid growth of developing countries, such as China and India, has led to dramatic changes in global trade, investment, and even...