Good Practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development
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
Climate & Environmental Sustainability
Health & Well-being
Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
Education and skills development
Digital Transformation & Innovation
Infrastructure Growth & Connectivity
Trade, Investment, & Economic Cooperation
Debt Management & Sustainability
Food Security & Agricultural Development
Renewable Energy & Energy Access
Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience Development
Migration & Diaspora Engagement
Technology Transfer & Capacity Building
Personnel Exchange
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
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.
Intereested 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!