Southsouth-Galaxy

Comoros & Brazil Celebration of the International Day of South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

November 2, 2023

Since November 2020, ACCI has brought together members of civil society, the private sector, public administrations, and development partners through the COOPERATIONS Platform. This platform aims to become an accelerator of opportunities for South-South and Triangular cooperation. The 2023 edition of the celebration of the UN Day of South-South and Triangular Cooperation aimed to continue raising awareness so that development stakeholders in Comoros fully realize the opportunities presented by Southern countries. In addition to presentations and sharing of experiences, this celebration was marked by exchanges with the Brazilian delegation for the realization of cooperation projects in the fields of education and higher education, waste management, agriculture, and livestock.

A Brazilian Cooperation mission arrived in Moroni, Comoros on 17 September 2023. The mission opened up with the celebration of the International Day of South-South and Cooperation. The main objective of the mission was to commemorate the International Day of South-South Cooperation and to discuss opportunities and strengthen future cooperation between Brazil and the Comoros in the fields of agriculture, education, and solid waste management.

The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress made, share best practices, and draw lessons learned so far in the field of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC). These exchanges will strengthen cooperation between Comoros and Brazil through the two cooperation agencies (ACCI-ABC) to help Comoros become an emerging country by 2030.

The event was attended by high-level representatives, including the acting minister of the President of the Republic of the Union of the Comoros, the current President of the African Union, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Comoros, other members of the Comorian government, the UNDP Resident Representative in the Comoros, the Brazilian Ambassador to the Comoros and the Ambassador/Director of the ABC.

The mission continued as the parties discussed a number of potential cooperation projects and carried out courtesy visits and technical visits until 23 September 2023. During the mission, a roadmap was validated between ACCI and ABC, and a memorandum of understanding in identified partnership areas was signed.

Click here for the Concept note and the TORs of the mission.

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

        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!