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As the global economy moves steadily towards digitalization, developing countries should not be left behind. Sustainable and inclusive economic development is a cornerstone of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It may well be greatly facilitated by the developing world’s burgeoning technology sector, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises engaging [...]

This report jointly developed by the Finance Centre for South-South Cooperation (FCSSC) and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) provides an in-depth analysis of the potential opportunities and potential risks of digitalization for development progress in the Global South, particularly in terms of progress towards SDGs. The report first explores and analyses development [...]

This edition of South-South in Action, prepared in partnership with the State of Palestine. South-South in Action is one of UNOSSCs flagship series of reports. It provides a space for our partners to present and make available to others their successful solutions. South-South cooperation is powerful tool to surmount today’s challenges. Solidarity and cooperation amongst [...]

The increasing economic and technical capacities of the South and the emergence of a growing group of Southern countries, such as China, India, Brazil, South Africa and the Gulf countries, as influential actors in international economic relations have created important opportunities for South-South development cooperation as a complement to North- South cooperation. South-South cooperation is [...]

This publication describes Norway and Norec’s engagement in South-South and Triangular cooperation, and outlines Norec’s theory of change and its approach to the SDGs. Six case studies are given as examples of good practices. Norway is a committed partner to global development. Since 1976, Norway has exceeded the commitment of providing 0.7 per cent of [...]

This publication on Bangladesh’s experiences in development is special in the context of South-South cooperation. Bangladesh is generally considered one of the smaller countries in South Asia. However, this publication captures the massive gains made by the country despite challenges ranging from pre-independence war, the world’s densest population and frequent natural disasters. Bangladesh met most [...]

For the past several years the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) has been working with our partners to produce editions of South-South in Action (SSiA). These reports have been designed as a platform for partners to present, promote, and share the successful solutions that have led to the overcoming of development challenges. This [...]