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UNOSSC and DCO Organized a Dialogue on Advancing Inclusive Digital Trade Through Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation
Watch the video recording of the event; Download the Summary of DisscussionApril 30, 2025, New York - The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) successfully co-hosted a high-impact side event during...
IsDB Launches Matchmaking Platform for South-South Cooperation: Connecting 57 Member Countries Through Innovative Digital Tool
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) launched on 20 May 2025 its innovative Matchmaking Platform for South-South Cooperation (SSC) under the spirit of “From the South to the South, and by the South”, during a high-level event held at the Centre International de...
Going Upstream for Lasting Solutions: Wisdom on Water, Energy, and Food from the Mekong-Korea International Water Forum
Ms. Xiaojun Grace Wang with senior representatives from the country delegation 22 April 2025 - Every day, tens of millions of people depend on the Mekong River for water, energy, and food. Behind this lifeline is the tireless work of thousands—across farms, power...
G7+ Adopts Dili Resolution at 6th Ministerial Meeting in Timor-Leste
April 12, 2025 - Dili, Timor-Leste Foreign Ministers from conflict-affected nations gathered in Dili this week for the 6th G7+ Ministerial Meeting, marking 15 years of collective action in pursuit of peace and sustainable development. The meeting culminated in the...
Press Release: Public Discussion – Echoes of the Bandung Conference: Reinventing South-South Cooperation
16 April 2025 Jakarta, Indonesia – 20 March 2025 marked 70 years since the Asia-Africa Conference was held in Bandung, Indonesia. To commemorate this historic event that laid the foundation for South-South Cooperation, CELIOS organized a public discussion titled...
AGRA and IICA Strengthen Africa-Americas Collaboration on Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
Nairobi, Kenya, 09 April 2025 – AGRA and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) solidified a shared work plan to deepen technical cooperation aimed at promoting inclusive agricultural transformation across Africa and the Americas in this...
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...
Call for Submission: Good Practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Deadline 15 May 2025
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...
UNOSSC Highlights South-South & Triangular Cooperation at SESRIC Side Event on Baku Climate Coalition for SMEs’ Green Transition and Women Empowerment
On 10 March 2025, a side event on the "Baku Climate Coalition for SMEs' Green Transition: Women Empowerment" brought together international leaders to address critical challenges facing women entrepreneurs in the green economy. The event was jointly organized by...
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....
Apply to South-South and Triangular Cooperation Solutions Lab Global Innovation Challenge, Deadline: 28 February 2025
The UNOSSC Strategic Framework 2022–2025 has called for the establishment of a South-South and Triangular Cooperation Solutions Lab to “facilitate the coordination, co-design, incubation and scaling up of initiatives that promote knowledge exchange, capacity...
8th International Meeting on Triangular Cooperation: P-LINK showcased as a key example of the Republic of Korea’s commitment to advancing SSC & TrC through STI
October 7-8, 2024 – The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) officially launched the new Triangular Cooperation Window of the United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation (UNFSSC), a platform designed to foster effective South-South and...
COP29: Catalyzing Impactful South-South and Triangular Cooperation Partnerships
New UNOSSC South-South and Triangular Cooperation Solutions Lab sparks collaborative innovation A high-level global event focusing on leveraging UNOSSC’s new South-South and Triangular Cooperation Solutions Lab to accelerate collaborative innovation and build coherent...
Lower Mekong Countries Learn from the Republic of Korea’s Technologies on Integrated Water, Energy, and Food Management
September 23-26, 2024 – Over 20 representatives from regional, national, and local institutions gathered in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to explore advanced technologies and sustainable practices for tackling Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus challenges. Jointly organized...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: SESRIC and UNOSSC organized a Capacity Building Workshop on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Poverty Alleviation in OIC Region
17 October 2024 - The Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) jointly organized...
P-LINK launches Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Pilot Project in Cambodia
Stung Treng, Cambodia, 8-9 August, 2024 On August 9, 2024, the “Improving Access to Clean Water and Increasing Food Security in Sdao Commune, Sesan, Stung Treng” pilot project was officially launched. This initiative, integrating all three components of the...
UNFPA Brazil and Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) sign new Partnership Program for South-South and Trilateral Cooperation
The new partnership demonstrates Brazil’s strong commitment on population and development issues by leveraging its international cooperation capacityBRASILIA, Brazil - The new programme document of the Brazil-UNFPA Partnership for the Promotion of South-South and...
Data to Policy Network for Policymakers Highlights the Importance of Gender Data for Sustainable Development at HLPF Side Event
On 10 July 2024, on the margins of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the Data to Policy Network side event on "Democratizing Gender Data for Better Policymaking" brought together nearly 150 participants from...
HLPF Side Event Highlights Innovative Science-based Solutions and the Importance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Climate Action
July 8 2024, UN Headquarters, New York: On the occasion of the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Office for South-South...
Advancing Sustainable Development: P-LINK’s Third Steering Committee Meeting on Water-Food-Energy Nexus in the Mekong Basin
Vientiane, 1 July 2024: The Third Steering Committee Meeting of the “Triangular Cooperation on Sustainable Development in the Lower Mekong Basin based on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus”, also known as the RoK-UNOSSC Facility (Phase 3)/P-LINK, was held at the Mekong...
P-LINK Launches Water-Energy-Food Nexus Pilot Project in Thailand
Bueng Kan, Thailand: On July 1, 2024, a significant ceremony marked the inception of the “Intelligent Water System Model for Bung Khla District”. This initiative aims to improve water efficient and quality for household usage in communities at Bueng Kan Province,...
Launch of the P-LINK Water-Energy-Food Nexus Pilot Project in Lao PDR
Vientiane, Lao PDR: On June 28, 2024, an important ceremony marked the beginning of a transformative project entitled, “Integrated water management through centralized national facilities and enhanced local flood forecasting and early warning system in Xebangfai river...
Data to Policy Network for Policymakers Hosts Second Session of the Workshop on Multidimensional Poverty
New York, 20 June 2024: The Data to Policy Network for policymakers delivered the second session of the workshop series on Multidimensional Poverty. The workshop aims to equip policymakers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively address multidimensional...
First Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean at ECLAC’s Headquarters
Representatives of the region’s countries, the UN System, and regional and international organizations analyzed the state of South-South and triangular cooperation, as well as multi-stakeholder strategies for strengthening international development cooperation 19...
Advancing Resilience and Sustainability through Climate-Smart Solutions in South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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Cabo Verde Beats Back Climate Change through South-South Cooperation
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Data to Policy Network for Policymakers Launches Workshop Series on Multidimensional Poverty
New York, 30 May 2024 - The Data to Policy Network for policymakers launched a workshops series focused on Multidimensional Poverty. The series, which will be divided into three separate sessions, aims to equip policymakers with the knowledge and tools they need to...
UNICEF and ABC Launch Series of Policy Briefs Focused on Brazil’s Social Protection System
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UNEP-NSFC Triangular Cooperation Project in Lesser Himalaya Highlighted on Eos Magazine
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UNOSSC Facilitates Exchange on Special Economic Zones and Industrial Parks between Ghana and China
On 13 May 2024, the Cities Project of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) hosted an online exchange on Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and industrial parks between China and Ghana. The event brought together over 25 representatives from UN...
101 Learning Session held for Data to Policy Network for Policymakers
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P-LINK Highlights the Importance of Strategic Partnerships to Enhance Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Livelihoods in the Mekong Subregion by Harnessing Digital Innovations
Bangkok, Thailand, 24 April 2024: The Unite Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) hosted a side event titled “Digital Innovations for Enhancing Sustainable Local Livelihoods in the Mekong Subregion based on the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus approach”, on...
Inaugural Meeting held for Data to Policy Network for Policymakers
The inaugural meeting of the Data to Policy Network for Policymakers took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, representing a significant milestone of this effort following its launch on the margins of the 2023 UN General Assembly. This collaborative initiative brings...
Creative Economy: Guatemala and Panama Are Co-Creating SDG Project Prototypes Using an Agile Methodology
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CSW68: Leveraging South-South Cooperation for Gender Equality
“By fostering partnerships and exchanging knowledge, the Global South can create innovative frameworks and policies that promote gender equality and empower women,” said UNOSSC Director Dima Al-Khatib during a 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women side...
Op-Ed: Advancing Gender Equality for Sustainable Development through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
As we mark this International Women’s Day under the theme ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’, it is crucial to acknowledge the leadership of women in pushing the boundaries for gender equality, women’s empowerment and sustainable development and the progress we...
Islamic Development Bank and UNOSSC launch Joint Global Advocacy Dialogue Series
New York, USA/Jeddah, KSA, 6 March 2024: South-South cooperation has emerged as an important development cooperation modality for many of today’s largest development challenges and should be seen as a critical complement to North-South Cooperation. A Global Advocacy...
European Space Agency and UNOSSC Jointly Explore Collaborative Horizons
Chiara Luisa Ferrario (ESA) and Dima Al-Khatib (UNOSSC) On February 8th, 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) was honoured to welcome Ms. Dima Al-Khatib, Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), to its ESRIN facilities in Frascati,...
Indonesia and Türkiye Agree on Geothermal Cooperation
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) signed a Memorandum of Confidentiality Agreement (CA) with the energy company from Turkiye, Kipaş Holding on Saturday, 3/2/2024. The two energy companies agreed to start cooperation in the energy sector in the geothermal. The signing...
APRM E-Training on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Accelerating the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and SDGs, 6 March-10 April 2024
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Third South Summit Outcome Document
Third South Summit Calls for International Financial Architecture Reform
> In the Third South Summit Outcome Document, leaders stress the need to strengthen the role of the UNGA and ECOSOC in dealing with the international financial architecture reform and urge MDBs to “meet the financing needs of all developing countries, including...
Setting the Standard: Advancing Small Hydropower in Africa
LUSAKA - Many sub-Saharan African countries are experiencing severe electricity shortages as a result of inadequate domestic electricity generation capacity and the high price of imported fossil fuels. In response, the United Nations Industrial Development...
Pacific Island Countries Join in South-South Advocacy for Renewable Energy
On 25 January 2024, His Excellency the President of Fiji Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere inaugurated an 18.25 kW solar generation system at the Fiji State House. The system – funded by the India-UN Development Fund, and delivered in close partnership with the United...
UNOSSC Director Speaks at the Al Jazeera English Inside Story Panel Discussion During the 3rd South Summit
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FAO and EAPD Sign Agreement Promoting SSTC to Support the Transformation of Agrifood Systems & Improve Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD) have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening efforts in promoting south-south and triangular cooperation (SSTC)...
FAO and China Sign Three New Projects Under the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme
The year ended successfully for the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme, with the signature of three new project documents, by FAO, China and the three host governments of Malawi, Namibia, and Kenya. The signing of these projects symbolizes a renewed...
UNOSSC & UNDP Invite Policymakers to Register to the Data to Policy Network
New South-South Health Cooperation Initiative Launched Linking Africa and the Caribbean
The Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean (HeDPAC), a new initiative to strengthen South-South health cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, was launched today. The initiative stems from the recognition that the burden of the COVID-19...
From Seed to Table: IAEA and OPEC Fund Support Establishment of Seed Bank in Arab Region
IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation Hua Liu addresses participants at the COP28 OPEC Fund pavilion. (Photo: OPEC Fund) At a jointly organized side event on the margins of the United Nations Climate Change Conference...
Launch of South-South Cooperation Initiative on School Feeding and Smallholder Farming between Brazil and the Republic of Congo
Participants at the inaugural session of the Steering Committee of the project "Strengthening the access of family farmers in the Republic of Congo to local markets through South-South Cooperation". Photo: WFP/Celia BOUMPOUTOU On 19 December 2023, the Ministry...
UNAIDS Supports China to Play a Bigger Role to End AIDS at Home and Globally
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UNIDO Publications Showcase the Power of South-South Cooperation
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UNESCO Mobilizes Global Network of Experts to Support Creative Sectors Globally
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FAO Meets with the Minister of Agriculture of Bangladesh During PARTNER Project Scoping Mission
The Honorable Minister, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, Minister of Agriculture of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, had a fruitful meeting on 11 December 2023 with the scoping mission of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headed by...
UNOSSC Facilitates South-South Exchange on Urban Mobility between Cities in Argentina, Chile and China
On 12 December 2023, the Cities Project of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) held an online exchange on innovative urban mobility, fostering collaboration among officials from Buenos Aires (Argentina), Santiago (Chile), and cities in...
Jamaica and Brazil Strengthen Actions to Achieve the First Generation Free of Child Labour
Both countries participated in a knowledge exchange on labour inspection, data use and social protection for the prevention and eradication of child labour. Officials from Brazil and Jamaica, two of the founding countries of the Regional Initiative Latin America and...
FAO Launches OCOP Global Project Under FAO-China South-South Cooperation
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Data to Policy Network Hosts Open House and Learning Session with Policymakers
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UNOSSC Joins 16 Days of Activism Campaign: South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
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UNDP Pakistan Renovates and Equips Government Girls High School in Quetta
Quetta, November 23, 2023 - UNDP Pakistan, in collaboration with the District Education Department Quetta, organized an event today to inaugurate the recently renovated and equipped Government Girls High School at Killi Ismail. Mr. Samuel Rizk, Resident...
Protecting Mining Workers’ Safety and Health Through South-South Cooperation Between ILO, China and Zambia
The ILO, Ministry of Emergency Management of China and key stakeholders in Zambia joined hands in making a contribution towards protecting mining workers’ safe and health in Zambia through a South-South Cooperation Programme on building the capacity of mining...
COP28 Approves Loss and Damage Fund
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Promoting the Global Development Initiative: South-South Cooperation in Employment in ASEAN
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FAO and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s South-South and Triangular Cooperation Initiative for Sustainable Global Food Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) are partnering under the umbrella of the "South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)" framework. This alliance aims to unite scholars from African and...
Decades-old South-South trade deal offers new hope for sustainable future
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UNOSSC Cities Project Facilitates Collaboration Between Gurbhakot, Nepal, and Nanjing, China on Agro-industrial Park Planning
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China-Africa Deans of Education Forum Launches New South-South Knowledge Exchange Network on Teacher Education and Professional Development
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IFAD Advocates for the Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation in South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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FAO, Brazil, and 18 Countries Celebrate the 14 Years of International Cooperation in School Feeding
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Scaling up Sustainable Rice-based Production Systems via South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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6th China International Import Expo: An Important Platform to Promote South-South Trade
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UNOSSC Cities Project and WHITRAP strengthen collaboration at 2023 World Heritage Creative Innovator Forum
From 2 to 3 November, representatives of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Cities Project participated in the 2023 World Heritage Creative Innovator Forum in Guangzhou, China. The forum, hosted by World Heritage Institute of Training and...
Comoros & Brazil Celebration of the International Day of South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
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World Food Forum: Bridging technological gaps in Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Small Island Developing States
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IsDB and Morocco Unite to Strengthen Vocational Education and South-South Cooperation
On the final day of his official visit in the Kingdom of Morocco, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, held a bilateral discussion with Mrs. Loubna Atrica, the country’s Director General of the Office for Vocational Training and...
UNOSSC Director visited NDRCC to Strengthen Collaboration on Disaster Risk Reduction through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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Bangladesh and Indonesia Share Good Practices on Social Protection and Unemployment Insurance
From 2 to 5 October 2023, the workshop titled “Towards an Unemployment Protection System in Bangladesh: Capacity Building and Learning Sharing” took place in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This event is promoted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as part of a...
Study of Triangular Cooperation in the Arab Region Focusing on Policies, Perspectives of DAC Members Launched
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FAO and Brazilian Government Celebrate Latin American Cotton Production, Fashion, Research, and Public Policies for the Cotton Chain
World Cotton Day was marked by several activities in Brazil Brasilia, October 10, 2023 -Over the course of three days, representatives from the governments of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru, as well as from the cotton sector, the...
Catalytic Funding Is Enabling South-South Collaboration on Climate Change Adaptation and Green Transportation
The Pérez-Guerrero Trust Fund for South-South Cooperation (PGTF), established in 1983 and managed by UNOSSC on behalf of the Group of 77, is a South-South incubator of science and technology. Co-funded by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) and...
Water, Energy and Food Technology Projects to be Piloted in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam
On 31 August 2023 the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS) convened the Second Stakeholder Consultative Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was held as part of the “Triangular Cooperation...
IsDB and UNOSSC Strengthen Partnership for South-South Cooperation
New York, 21 September 2023: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, and United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Director, Ms. Dima Al-Khatib, met on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York to underscore...
Local Representatives and Technical Experts from Lebanon and China Participate in Training on Disaster Risk Reduction
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UN Day for South-South Cooperation: Message from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, delivered by UNOSSC Director Dima Al-Khatib
Secretary General’s message for 2023 UN Day for South-South Cooperation In our world of deeply connected challenges, South-South cooperation plays a vital role in shaping a brighter future. The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is a powerful reminder that...
UNCTAD Helps Countries Measure South-South Cooperation
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South-South Cooperation between Timor-Leste and Thailand for Midwifery Education to Bring Down Maternal Mortality
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BRICS cooperation crucial for better SDG outcomes, says FAO official
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IAEA’s First Fact Finding Mission to Samoa and Tonga Identifies Opportunities for Cooperation
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South-South Cooperation: A strategic Approach towards Strengthening Africa’s Pharmaceutical Industry
The need for self-determination, sustainable home-grown development, and intervention effectiveness among African countries and across the global south has led to strong calls for the development and strengthening of South-South cooperation. As concerted efforts are...
South-South Global Thinkers Facilitates 2023 Human Development Report Thematic Consultation on South-South Cooperation
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City-to-City Experience and Technology Exchange Workshop between Hangzhou and Santiago
As part of the pilot project on sustainable transportation, and to strengthen city-to-city technical exchanges and partnership-building, Mr. Álvaro Jordán Rifo, Specialist from the Department of Mobility and Transport of the Metropolitan Regional Government, and Mr....
New Project Supported by the IBSA Fund Aims to Improve Farmers’ Access to Local Markets in the Republic of Congo
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Centre of Excellence against Hunger in Brazil, the Government of the Republic of Congo (RoC) and the Government of Brazil have launched a new South-South cooperation project with the aim of contributing to the food...
UNOSSC and China Conduct Seminar Series on South-South Cooperation in Cross-border E-commerce
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UNOSSC Facilitates China-Mexico City Exchange on Innovative Digital Solutions for Heritage Protection
On 6 July 2023, the Cities Project of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) held an online exchange on creative digital heritage products to achieve sustainable tourism. The event was jointly organized by the National Association of Mexican...
WHITRAP Launches 2023 Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC)
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Whole-of-Society Approach to Creating Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Cities
UNOSSC, UNDRR GETI, PAHO/WHO & WHO conclude joint online training programme with South-South exchange highlighting the role of youth and local communities in future pandemic preparedness 2023 marks the midpoint in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for...
SDG-Impact through South-South Trust Funds: Leaders Call for Sustained Action
South-South cooperation took centre stage as UN Member States and international development partners gathered in New York to reflect on the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role South-South and triangular cooperation can play to galvanize...
Experience Exchange on Women’s Economic Empowerment Held among Cities in Argentina, China, Ghana, Nepal & Pakistan
On 9 June 2023, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation's (UNOSSC) Cities Project held an online exchange on women’s economic empowerment, bringing together officials and representatives from Buenos Aires (Argentina), Gurbhakot (Nepal), Sindh...
Creating Healthy Resilient and Sustainable Cities through a Whole-of-Society Approach, Harnessing South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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Pakistan Calls for Boosting South-South Cooperation as World Grapples with Multiple Crises
At the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation at the United Nations, Pakistan has called for further intensification of cooperation among developing counties – South-South cooperation – to complement traditional North-South cooperation, calling it critical as...
Qatar reaffirms Commitment to Promoting South-South Cooperation in Support of Social, Economic Recovery
Thursday, 1 June 2023: Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to continuing efforts to enhance South-South cooperation, especially within the framework of the real opportunities it generates to support the endeavors of the countries of the South to achieve social and...
ILO participates in the 21st meeting of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation
From 30 May to 2 June 2023, the International Labour Organization is actively participating in the 21st meeting of the High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation, which is being held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. This event aims to review progress...
UNIDO Reaffirms its Commitment to South-South and Triangular Industrial Cooperation
NEW YORK - Underscoring its position as a leader in South-South and triangular industrial cooperation, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) showcased the advances made, along with a roadmap for future actions, under the UN-system wide action...
Promoting Economic Integration in Africa through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
In the presence of 50 development partners and heads of international organizations and United Nations agencies, Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, and Executive Director of the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD) chaired...
Morocco Celebrates Africa’s Day and its South-South Cooperation Policy
Morocco celebrated on Thursday Africa’s Day and its solidarity South-South cooperation spearheaded by King Mohammed VI towards the emergence of a new, strong, stable, unified and prosperous Africa. In a keynote address, Foreign minister Nasser Bourita said under the...
Africa-China Dialogue Provides Boost to Green Industrial Revolution
The Africa Renewable Energy Manufacturing Initiative brought together businesses from Africa and China at the SNEC 16th International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference as part of its mission to deliver a green industrial revolution in Africa....
Delegation from the Republic of Congo is introduced to Brazilian School Feeding Policies
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UNDP paves the way for a new partnership between FAREI (Mauritius) & SIAH (Seychelles)
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South–South Cooperation: Fostering Sustainable Solutions to Fight Cancer
In November 2021, the IAEA, in cooperation with the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, completed a virtual imPACT Review to support Iraq. (Photo: M. Khadim Alaboodi/Al-Amal National Hospital for Oncology, Iraq) When the...
2023 DCF Concludes with Urgent Call for Nations to Scale Up Development Cooperation to Better Support the Most Vulnerable
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Strong Social Safety Nets, Inclusive Digital Connectivity Essential in Wake of Pandemic, Speakers Say, as Development Cooperation Forum Concludes Session
Effective social safety nets and inclusive digital connectivity are both required and lacking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, speakers stressed as the Economic and Social Council’s Development Cooperation Forum concluded its annual session today, as panel...
LDC5: Ministerial Meeting on South-South Cooperation
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Boosting support to Least Developed Countries through South-South Cooperation
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UNOSSC, IBSA and India-UN Fund Impact LDC Development
New South-South Cooperation Projects in The Gambia and Uganda Launched During LDC5 5 March 2023, Doha – On the sidelines of the Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) the catalytic power of South-South cooperation to enable...
Morocco to Propose a Roadmap for Renewal of International Cooperation for Benefit of Middle-income Countries
The Government of the Kingdom of Morocco has pledged to propose a roadmap for the renewal of international cooperation for the benefit of middle-income countries. The pledge was made in late January 2023 in New York, after Morocco was elected, in the person of its...
UNOSSC Explores Scaling-up Strategic Partnerships with the Republic of Korea in Science, Technology and Innovation
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Indian Delegation Visits Nigeria for Taking South-South Cooperation Project on Millets to Next Stage
India and Africa’s complementary sectoral priorities and similar roles in the evolving global food markets present numerous opportunities for collaboration in the agriculture sector, particularly in areas of millets A high-level Indian delegation led by the Additional...
UN Secretary-General Calls for Radical Transformation of Global Financial System to Tackle Pressing Global Challenges
UN Chief reiterates call for G20 countries to agree on $500 billion annual stimulus for Sustainable Development Agenda 17 February 2023 - With the failure of the global financial system to effectively cushion the impacts of current global crises on the Global...
Building Digital Public Goods: Takeaways from India’s COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation Programme
By Keyzom Massally, Senior Advisor & Digital Public Goods Lead and Manish Pant, Digital Health Specialist, UNDP. To read the original article, please click here. In July 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered CoWIN, India's technological platform developed to...
Think20: Bhopal Declaration Asks Developed Countries to Fulfil SDG Commitment & Seeks Enhanced South-South Cooperation
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IAEA: South-South and Triangular Cooperation – Collaborating for Our Climate
by Artem Vlasov for IAEA Bulletin. To read the original article, please click here. Global partnerships are essential for combating climate change, with some of the most impactful delivered through South–South and triangular cooperation. South–South cooperation is the...
Education Unions in Africa Benefit from South-South Development Cooperation and Solidarity
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has undertaken a series of development cooperation activities with other education unions affiliated to Education International in neighbouring countries. It has especially supported the Zambia National Union of...
P-LINK Second Steering Committee Meeting
Piloting Water-Food-Energy Nexus Technology Transfers for Enhanced Livelihoods in the Mekong Basin Seoul, 2 February 2023 – The Second Steering Committee Meeting of the “Triangular Cooperation on Sustainable Development in the Lower Mekong Basin based on the...
UNCTAD: South-South Cooperation for a Better Future
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UNESCO Offers Concrete Support to Small Island Developing States to Monitor Policies for Creativity
In 2022, UNESCO launched a capacity-building programme to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in monitoring and developing policies for creativity. Fifteen SIDS participated in the online training workshops throughout September 2022, gathering government and...
The Rome Based Agencies, JICA, and IFNA Explore SSTC Collaboration on Home Grown School Feeding as Follow-Up to the GSSD Expo
In November 2022, the Directors for SSTC from the Rome Based Agencies - FAO, IFAD and WFP - met in Rome with representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Initiative for Food Nutrition Security in Africa (IFNA). The participants...
UNOSSC, UNDP Chile and UNDP China Launch Cities Pilot Initiative in Santiago, Chile to Promote Sustainable and Low-carbon Transportation
13 December 2022, Beijing: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Offices in China and Chile have announced the launch of a new Cities Pilot on “South-South and Triangular Cooperation in...
Reverse Linkage Project Between IsDB, Tunisia and Mauritania Reaches New Phase With Launch of Mobile Platform
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Deputy Secretary-General, in Remarks for G20 Leaders’ Summit, Spotlights Vital Role of South-South, Triangular Cooperation to Address Developing Countries’ Challenges
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Morocco and UNESCO Pool Efforts for Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Africa
Faithful to its unwavering commitment to the development of South-South cooperation, Morocco has just signed with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) an agreement on the safeguarding and protection of the intangible culture in...
Experience Exchange on Heritage Protection Held Among Cities in China, Colombia and Peru
On 30 November 2022, the Cities Project of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) held an online exchange on the protection, development, and promotion of historical and cultural heritage, bringing together officials and representatives from...
South-South Cooperation Project between Uganda and China Advances to New Level Amid Impressive Results
Chinese expert team prepares to deploy for Phase III of FAO-supported initiative A highly successful South-South cooperation project between China and Uganda, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recently moved towards its...
IBSA Board Approves Projects in The Gambia, Mozambique and Uganda
The India, Brazil and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA) Fund Board of Directors met today to discuss new project proposals targeting agricultural production, rural youth and women, access to water, and food security among others. These...
First Annual Meeting on South-South Cooperation Skill Development Organized by ILO in Lao PDR
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South-South Knowledge Exchange: New Ideas and Connections on Private Sector Climate Adaptation
The private sector can play a significant and transformative role in helping communities and developing countries adapt and build resilience to climate change. This was the main theme that emerged from a recent two-day South-South knowledge exchange workshop hosted by...
Indonesian Minister of National Development Planning Speaks on Inclusive Development during G20 SSTC Side Event
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Launch of Cities Project Pilot on SSTC for Sustainable Disaster Risk Governance in Lebanon
On 10 November 2022, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Cities project team, UNDP China and Lebanon co-organized a virtual pilot kick-off meeting to formally start the implementation for a new pilot entitled “the South-South and Triangular...
Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda Supports South-South Learning Exchange Between the Pacific Islands and Mauritius
To strengthen South-South linkages across the Commonwealth, the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda Programme supported a peer-to-peer learning exchange between businesses and policymakers from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Commonwealth Pacific and...
China and Kenya Foster Cooperation on Climate and Energy
By Dennis Munene for China Daily Global. With the global community looking forward to the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP27, which opened on Sunday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Kenyan...
Experience Exchange on Gender Equality and Women’s Entrepreneurship Held Among Cities in China, Jordan and Peru
On 28 October 2022, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) organized an online exchange on gender equality and women’s entrepreneurship, bringing together officials and representatives from the Greater Amman Municipality (Jordan), Cajabamba...
Equipment, Training, and Easy Water Access Protect the Solomon Islands During the COVID-19
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Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam Renew and Scale-Up South-South Cooperation Through Practical Arrangements with IAEA Support
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Negotiations for ASEAN Framework Agreement on Competition Launched
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ABC’s Partnership with UNFPA, IBGE and ILO Brings International Observers from 25 Countries to Follow the 2022 Brazilian Census
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UNOSSC and CATIS Launch E-commerce Report at the 2022 Global Cross-border E-commerce Conference
Under the theme of "Digitalization of Cross-border E-commerce Boosts Common Development of RCEP," the 2022 Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Conference was held in Guangzhou, China on August 26. At the opening, Xiaojun Grace Wang, Trust Fund Director of the United...
Cities Exchange on Logistics Held Among China, Ghana and Uzbekistan to Facilitate Partnership Brokering
On 20 September 2022, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) organized an online exchange on logistics among Ejisu and Kumasi of Ghana, Zhengzhou of China, and the Jizzakh Region of Uzbekistan. Trade and transport play a critical role in the...
Cities are at the Forefront of Transitioning to Complex Risk Management
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Global Community Gathers to Tackle Development Challenges at GSSD Expo
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Effective Implementation of Conditional Cash Transfer in Egypt
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2022 International Forum on South-South Cooperation and Trade in Services Concludes in Beijing
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RBA Celebration of the UN Day for South-South Cooperation with a Focus on Home-Grown School Feeding, held at the GSSD Expo
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6th Connected African Girls Coding Camp Commended for Inclusive Participation
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Five Cities of Brazil, Chile, China, and Ghana Exchange Practices on Green Transport
On 26 August 2022, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) organized an online exchange on green transport among five cities in the Global South. The event brought together officials and experts from São Paulo of Brazil, Santiago of Chile,...
UNDRR GETI, UNOSSC, PAHO & WHO Kick-start Joint Online Training on Transitioning to Complex Risk Management and Resilient Urban Futures
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Five-day Training Workshop on Climate Change and Extreme Disasters Management along the Belt and Road Successfully Concluded
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RISE – When Aspiration Meets the Real Deal
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News Article- HLPF 2022 Side-event on SSC & TrC to Support SDGs implementation: From the Lens of Voluntary National Reviews
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Five Cities from China and Mexico Exchange Knowledge on Historical and Cultural Heritage Protection
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P-LINK Holds First Stakeholder Consultative Forum
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Top Youth Entrepreneurs Selected for Final Youth4South Entrepreneurship Competition, to be held in Bangkok in September
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Call for Submissions: Experiences and Practices on Inclusive Sustainable Tourism in Cities and Localities in the Context of SSTC
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RoK-UNOSSC Facility Phase 3 Staff meets with Cambodia National Mekong Committee Secretariat
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Director-General of Thailand International Cooperation Agency Visits UNOSSC’s Asia-Pacific Office
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Solar Panels and WFP Training Empower Smallholder Farmers in Armenia
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Sierra Leone Learns from Uganda’s Experiences through South-South Cooperation
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Cooperation Project on Condominium Sanitation in Angola Holds First Meeting
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ARASIA Representatives Discuss Resource Mobilization, South-South Cooperation and Flagship Projects at 20th Annual Board Meeting
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Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
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Webinar Report: The Role of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Addressing the Triple Burden of Malnutrition in Children and its Potential Contribution to Achieving National SDG 2 Targets
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South-South Learning Exchange between Sudan and Jordan on Employment-Intensive Investments
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WFP-China South-South Cooperation Knowledge Sharing Platform Goes Live
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City-to-City Partnership on Waste Management between Koidu, Sierra Leone, & Kushtia, Bangladesh
Waste Wise Cities Koidu: Koidu New Sembehun City Council Forms a South-South Cooperation and Learning Partnership with Kushtia Municipality, in the People’s Republic of Bangladesh With support from the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and...
RoK-UNOSSC Facility Phase 3 Official Kick-off Event
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UNOSSC Asia-Pacific Workshop: Water-Energy-Food Nexus Case Study Design and Multi-Stakeholder Platform Conceptualization
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Cities Pilot Initiative Launch: Advancing Youth Volunteerism through SSTC in the Context of COVID-19 Response and Recovery in Banjul, the Gambia
28 April 2022, New York: The South-South Cities Pilot on “Advancing Youth Volunteerism in Banjul City of The Gambia, through South-South and Triangular Cooperation, in the context of COVID-19 Response and Recovery” was launched by the United Nations Office for...
Strengthening the Capacities of the Judiciary in Portuguese-speaking Countries in Africa on Freedom of Expression-related Standards
In the framework of the 41st General Conference of UNESCO, the Brazilian National School of Judges (ENFAM), the Permanent Delegation of Brazil to UNESCO, and the UNESCO Communication and Information Sector launched a South-South cooperation strategy to further support...
Shenzhen, China and Banjul, the Gambia Exchanges on Youth Volunteerism and Digital Platforms
15 April 2022: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) held an online exchange event between Shenzhen, China and Banjul, the Gambia) on youth volunteerism. Representatives of the Banjul City Council, the Banjul Youth Committee, the Gambia...
Cities in Hunan, China, and Karnali, Nepal exchange Agricultural Practices for Poverty Reduction
Beijing, 13 April 2022: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) organized an online exchange event on agriculture among cities of China and Nepal, with support of the Hunan Provincial Foreign Science & Technology Exchange Centre (HNSTEC)....
Be Part of the Solution: South-South and Triangular Cooperation Towards Sustainable Waste Management in Koidu, Sierra Leone
In August 2021, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) partnered and launched a pilot project in Koidu, Sierra Leone, to improve local capacities in the municipal solid waste...
Tripartite Partnerships Priming Young Workers for the Labour Market in Saint Lucia
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Beyond Cotton Project in Tanzania
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UNIDO: Study Tour to Mexico for the Cuban National Packaging Center
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Xiamen & Santiago Establish City-to-City Cooperation on Sustainable Transport & Other Development Areas
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Scholarship Program for Students from Non-Aligned Movement Member Countries, Deadline 8 April 2022
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中国政府主办“发展中国家青年跨境电商扶贫和可持续发展能力建设线上研修项目”今日闭幕
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Five-day Training Seminar on SSC in E-Commerce for Poverty Eradication & Sustainable Development Concluded Today
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UNOSSC, PAHO, UNICEF and UNFPA Launch South-South and Triangular Cooperation Good Practices Publication on Good Health and Well-being
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Scholarships for LDC Students to the International Design Education Program 2022, Deadline: 31 March
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中国政府主办 “发展中国家青年跨境电商扶贫和可持续发展 能力建设线上研修项目” 今日开幕
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News Article: Training Seminar on SSC in Cross-border E-Commerce for Poverty Eradication & Global Sustainable Development jointly launched today by Government of China in partnership with UNOSSC
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Mexico City and Luoyang Seek Cooperation in Sustainable Tourism & other Development Areas
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Highlights from the Initiative on Strengthening SSTC in China-Africa Rice Value Chain
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IFAD Promotes and Engages in South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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PAHO Delivers 100 million COVAX Vaccine Doses to Latin America and the Caribbean
Milestone reached with delivery the of 1.5 million total doses, donated by Spain to Ecuador The number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine delivered by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to Latin America and the Caribbean reached 100 million today, thanks to the...
WFP Regional Centre of Excellence Against Hunger and Malnutrition (CERFAM) and Partners Combine Efforts for Food Fortification in Africa
The World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Centre of Excellence Against Hunger and Malnutrition (CERFAM) has recently organized a high-level consultation on food fortification, in collaboration with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, the African Union and the West African...
WFP’s Global South-South Field Pilot Initiative benefits smallholders in Ecuador, Kenya, the Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka and Peru
Supported by the Government of China, WFP’s Global South-South Field Pilot Initiative generates benefits for vulnerable smallholders and strengthens food systems and resilience building in Ecuador, Kenya, the Republic of Congo, Sri Lanka and Peru Since 2019, the World...
WFP and UNOSSC Collaborate with the IBSA Fund and the Government of Brazil to Support Smallholder Market Access in the Republic of Congo
Through the India-Brazil-South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund), and in close collaboration with the Brazilian Government, WFP and UNOSSC are engaging and supporting the expansion of market access to smallholder farmers in the Republic of...
WFP facilitates South-South Exchanges on Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Jordan and Indonesia
World Food Programme Country Offices in Jordan and Indonesia facilitate South-South and Triangular Cooperation to support strengthening national capacities in disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness and response In February 2022, the Governments of Jordan...
WFP Conducts South-South Review in El Salvador to Support the Formulation of the Country Strategic Plan
In September 2021, the World Food Programme (WFP) Global South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) team, together with the SSTC focal points in the Regional Bureau in Panama, supported the WFP Country Office in El Salvador to conduct a South-South Review. The...
FAO: Demand Grows for Home-grown Solutions to Africa’s Food Security Challenges
Africa regional dialogue shares best practices on South-South cooperation Developing countries sharing solutions to many of the challenges they collectively face is a cost-efficient and effective path to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals – that was...
FAO SSTC Screenshot: Staff Experiences, Perspectives and Demand
Since 2020 and building up on almost 30 years of corporate commitments, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has worked on updating its approach to supporting South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC), which has been translated in the...
Ghana National Film Authority, Nanjing City and Shenzhen City of China explore South-South cooperation in creative industry
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FAO Cooperation with Brazil in El Salvador Supports the Strengthening of School Feeding through “Sustainable Schools”
Initiative has already benefited more than 23 thousand schools in 13 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean Santiago, 13 January 2022 - The Cantón San Isidro educational complex, located in the city of Izalco, El Salvador, significantly improved the diet...
Samoa Digital Library launched at the National University of Samoa
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Joining forces to support the United Republic of Tanzania’s Rice Sector
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Better Healthcare Services for the People of Palau
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Cities from Uzbekistan, China, Sierra Leone and the Gambia Exchange Knowledge on Waste Management
6 December 2021, Beijing: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Uzbekistan country office, and United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) jointly organized an online South-South cities...
Fujian Provincial Association Donates 150,000 Non-surgical Masks to Koidu, Sierra Leone
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South-South Cities Exchange on Agricultural Innovation & Industrial Chain
26 November 2021, Beijing: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the World Food Programme (WFP) Centre of Excellence in China jointly organized an online South-South cities exchange event on agricultural innovation and industrial chain...
Paris Peace Forum Session on South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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Consultative Workshop on Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Value Chain in Nepal
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Innovative Experiences of Cities on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action through South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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South-South Cities Exchange in Renewable Energy
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2021 ITU-UNOSSC Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge Winners Announced
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Disasters & Inequality in a Protracted Crisis: Towards Universal, Comprehensive, Resilient and Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Latin America & the Caribbean (ECLAC, October 2021)
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Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge: UNOSSC and ITU Announce Shortlist of Digital Changemakers
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China’s South-South Cooperation Helps WFP Improve Mobile App that Links Zambian Smallholder Farmers to Markets
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Fiji Receives PPE and Medical Supplies from UNOSSC and its Development Partners
29 September 2021, New York: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Asia-Pacific Regional Office in collaboration with the UNOSSC Cities Project team and its partners in China’s Fujian province and Wuhan city mobilized Personal Protective...
South-South Cities Exchange between Mato Grosso State, Brazil and Jiuquan, China on mobility, water supply and waste management
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Launch of IBSA Fund 2020 Annual Report – Results in Review
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New FAO South-South and Triangular Cooperation Framework
Strengthening South-South & Triangular Cooperation in the Fields of Rice, Millet and Sweet Potato in the Republic of the Gambia
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IsDB Group: Towards a More Resilient World
It has been almost a year and a half since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone around the globe has the same question in mind: “When will the world put an end to this pandemic so that we can resume our normal lives?” While we all look forward to that time,...
South-South Cooperation Crucial to Close Digital Divide and Build Inclusive and Resilient Economies
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ITC Online Course- The Global South-South Cooperation Forum: Livelihood, Employment & Inclusion for Vulnerable Groups, 11–15 October 2021
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Helping Hands for Small Island Developing States
By Mr. Shi Jiaoqun, Special advisor at the Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Nearly 30 years ago, given their unique environmental and developmental needs, Small Island Developing States were recognized as a special category at...
IBSA Fund Board Approves Projects for Eswatini, Senegal and a Multi-country Initiative, and a Proposal for the Republic of Congo
New York, 23 August 2021: The Board of Directors of the India, Brazil and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (IBSA Fund) convened to review progress across the project portfolio, and appraise detailed project documents and concept note proposals...
E-Booklet of the Virtual Conference to Commemorate World Environment Day 2021
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Job Opportunities at the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
19 August 2021: An international organization headquartered in Gurgaon (Delhi), India, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a coalition of solar-resource-rich countries and was established to address their special energy needs. The vision and mission of the ISA...
East Asian Economies Drive Global Trade Recovery
How COVID-19 is Changing Global Value Chains
‘Asian Century’ Won’t Come Until Global Governance Becomes More Inclusive
Developing countries use space technology to combat food insecurity
South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Waste Management: UNOSSC and UN-Habitat Launch Waste Wise Koidu Project
4 August 2021, Koidu, Sierra Leone: The “South-South Cooperation in Sustainable Waste Management - Waste Wise Koidu” project was jointly launched by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and UN-Habitat as a pilot initiative under the framework...
UN Agencies Support the Reserve Bank of Malawi on a Digital Identity Project
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Call for Applications: UNOSSC Youth4South & ICGEB Empower Fellowship, Deadline 30 September 2021
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UNDP Receives One Million Dollars from the IBSA Fund in Support of Women in Local Salt Production in Benin
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400 African Trainees to Participate in IBRAF-FAO Fall Armyworm Sustainable Control Online Professional Learning Course
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Call for Submissions: Good Practices in SSC & TrC in LDCs, Deadline Extended to 15 September 2021
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South-South Champions: Mr. Norimasa Shimomura, Resident Representative, UNDP Indonesia
UNDRR GETI, UNOSSC & WHO Conclude Online Joint Training with South-South Cities Exchange on Innovative Experiences
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PICA Medical Mission to Afghanistan: A Prime Example of South-South Cooperation
The Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA), in cooperation with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has completed the implementation of the first phase of a development cooperation programme in the medical field for the benefit of Afghanistan’s health...
Build Back Better: Health Emergencies & All Hazards Risk Tools & Strategies to Build Resilient & Healthy Cities in the Post-COVID-19 Era
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South-South Multi-stakeholder Outreach: UNOSSC Regional Office for Asia and Pacific and Universities in Thailand
25 June 2021: The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) took part in a virtual meeting of the Council of Graduate Studies Administrations for Public and Autonomous Universities (CGAU) at the invitation of Professor Patcharee Lertrit, Dean of...
Virtual Publication Launch: South-South in Action – Capacity Building for Climate Actions in Southeast Asia
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ICGEB and UNOSSC Launch EMPOWER Fellowship Program
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UNDRR GETI, UNOSSC & WHO Kick-start Joint Online Training Programme on Building Back Better, Resilient and Healthy Cities
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15 Years of BRICS: India, South Africa’s Move to Push for IPR Waiver for COVID Vaccine is Game Changer
Both Russia and China, reiterated the importance they attach to the status and role of Brazil, India and South Africa in world affairs and supported their aspiration to play a greater role in the UN. By Huma Siddiqui At the recently concluded BRICS Foreign Ministers...
World COVID-19 Vaccine Production Accelerates as China Licenses Own Doses Overseas
By Hu Yuwei and Huang Lanlan With the G7 group urged by civil society organizations to share COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing technology and provide financial support to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access initiative, China is issuing more licenses to its global...
Call for Applications: PACTs Fellowships for Least Developed Countries, Deadline 20 September 2021
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IsDB and South Centre Advocate for Development of National Strategies for SSTC
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 2021 - The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Geneva-based South Center have strongly advocated for the formulation of national strategies for South-South and Triangular Cooperation. The two institutions made the call in a...
Call for Papers: African Economic Conference 2021
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South-South Champions: Mr. Levan Bouadze, Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office, Fiji
Call for Submissions: Innovative Experiences of Cities on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, Deadline 20 June 2021
Context Home to the majority of humankind, cities are at the forefront of tackling climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms have heavy impacts on the infrastructure,...
2021 South-South Entrepreneurship Academy: First Cohort Receives Training on Media and Entertainment Entrepreneurship in the COVID-19 Era
Asia-Pacific and African Youths Build Entrepreneurship Mindsets and are Introduced to Innovations in Media and Entertainment Industry in the COVID-19 Era On 24-25 April 2021, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC); and Gratia Christian College...
Commonwealth Women Invited to Share their Experiences with the Digital World
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UNOSSC and UNDP Support Local Elected Women Leaders in The Gambia in the Fight Against COVID-19
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South-South Champions: Mr. Sudipto Mukerjee Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh
Call for Action: UN Climate Change Partnerships 2022 – 2023
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OECD Call for Innovations 2021, Deadline 29 April 2021
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China Cross-Border E-Commerce Trade Fair Concludes in “Digital Fuzhou” City
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IsDB Transform Fund: 4th Call for Innovation 2021, Deadline 31 May 2021
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Roundtable on SSTC at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2021
On 24 March 2021, more than 60 participants took part in a virtual SDG 17 Global Partnerships Roundtable on South-South and Triangular Cooperation that was jointly organized by the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC)’s Regional office in Asia and the...
Fellowship Announcement: Youth4South Fellowship Programme 2021
About Under the Youth4South umbrella initiative, UNOSSC and its partners jointly developed a fellowship component which connects funded opportunities with qualified young professionals and young scholars from developing countries to undertake short-term research...
Article by H.E. Dr. Bandar Hajjar, President, IsDB: The Islamic Development Bank: A South-South Institution with Global Responsibilities
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Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Expresses Continued Support for South-South Cooperation at Launch Event of the South-South Matchmaker, 2019-2020 Best Practices
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister H.E. Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, shares a ringing endorsement and support for South-South cooperation and the South-South Network for Public Service Innovation On 17 February 2021, over 100 participants across the world joined the virtual...
IFAD Video: Targeting Hunger by Transforming Food Systems through South-South Cooperation
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South-South Champions: Mr. Christophe Bahuet, UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific and Director, Bangkok Regional Hub
UNOSSC Research Survey on South-South Cooperation: Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Assessment Tools
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Beirut City Receives 200,000 Protective Masks from the Finance Center for South-South Cooperation
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UNIDO Launches Report on South-South and Triangular Industrial Cooperation
Call for Applications: FAO International Innovation Award for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, Deadline: 19 March 2021
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Whitepaper: China’s International Development Cooperation in the New Era
Call for Proposals: UNESCO 2021 Silk Roads Youth Research Grant, Deadline: 18 April 2021
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UNECA/UNOSSC Joint Survey: The Role of Digital Technologies in the Implementation of the AfCFTA, Deadline: 28 February 2021
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Electron Beam Applications for Value Addition to Food and Industrial Products and Degradation of Environmental Pollutants in the Asia-Pacific Region
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Ministerial Session of the 17th International Conference on Population & Development concluded successfully
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PPD Signs MOU with the League of Arab States Council of Population
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Making African Continental Free Trade Area Work for Women in a Post-COVID-19 World
Jan 6 2021 (IPS) - On 1st January 2021, trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement commenced after months of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The AfCFTA aims to bring together 1.3 billion people in a $3.4 trillion economic bloc,...
UN FOOD SYSTEMS SUMMIT 2021
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United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation: Results Report 2018-2019
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g7+ Senior Officials Meet to Discuss Progress and Strategic Priorities for 2021
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Private Sector Contributes to China-Africa South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development
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2020 UN Regional South-South and Triangular Cooperation Focal Points Network Retreat in Asia and the Pacific
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Virtual Arab Regional Workshop on Investing in the SDGs through SSC & TrC: Videos and Summaries of Discussion
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IBSA Fund Board Approves Water and Sanitation Project for eSwatini
9 December 2020: The Board of Directors of the India, Brazil and South Africa Facility for Poverty and Hunger Alleviation (the IBSA Fund) convened today to review the progress of the trust fund portfolio and consider new proposals. During the successful meeting, the...
South-South Cooperation in Digital Economy Makes Technological Innovation Available to All
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Launch of Good Practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation in the Context of Food Security
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Statement by Foreign Minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the Forty-Fourth Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77 and China
Statement by H.E. Mr. Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, at the Forty-fourth Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77 and China - thematic debate: "Global...
35 Cities in Uzbekistan benefit from UNOSSC Cities Project Urban Development Workshop
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g7+ Newsletter for November 2020 Released
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Busala Innovation Challenge Seeks to Connect Palestinian Innovation with Other Developing Countries
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Rollo Business Stimulation Program for African Small Enterprises
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Canada-CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarships Programme
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FAO Article on UN Day for South-South Cooperation: Good Practices in SSTC for Sustainable Development
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Cultivation of Resilience
By Cao Xi, policy & partnerships consultant for the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and Duncan Chando, South-South and triangular cooperation consultant for the International Labour Organization. Although many African countries have been proactive...
UNDRR, UNOSSC & PAHO/WHO Conclude a Joint Capacity Development Workshop
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India-UN Partnership Fund Provides Ventilators to the Government of Saint Lucia
The Ministry of Health and Wellness of Saint Lucia has improved access to care at the Victoria Respiratory Hospital thanks to the generous financial assistance of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund and the support of the United Nations Office for South-South...
Call for Submission: Spotlighting Cities in Action for COVID-19 Responses, Deadline: 16 November 2020
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Deputy Secretary-General’s Message: Towards a Shared Future for Developing Countries
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IFAD Article: Sharing Experience, Sharing Solutions
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Commonwealth Fund for Technical Co-operation (CFTC)
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Third Call for Proposals: China-IFAD South-South and Triangular Cooperation Facility, Deadline 31 October 2020
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Digital Identification and Finance Initiative in Africa (DigiFI Africa) Request for Proposals
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ITU Digital World 2020 SME Virtual Awards
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FAO Welcomes China’s New $50 million Donation to Support South-South Cooperation
22 September 2020, Rome - FAO welcomed an announcement today by Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, that his country will support the UN agency's South-South Cooperation (SSC) efforts with an additional $50 million in funding. "We are very...
UN Day for South-South Cooperation Commemoration Event in the Pacific
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Volunteering at the Heart of South-South Cooperation
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Southern Voice joins UN Day for South-South Cooperation
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Launch of IBSA Fund Annual Report 2019 – Results in Review
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Launch of Good Practices in South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development Vol.3
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The g7+: Strength Amid Fragility- South-South Cooperation and Development for a New Century
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Message by Mr. Adnene Ben Haj Aissa, Executive Director, Partners in Population and Development (PPD)
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Message by Mr. Carlos Correa, Executive Director, South Centre: Enhance SSC in the Era of COVID-19 & the Recovery Process
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IAEA Provides Vital Rapid Detection Equipment & Technical Support to Help Countries Against COVID-19
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Call for Applications: Atlas For Development (Atlas4dev) 2063 Academy for Young Africans
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Chulalongkorn University Scholarship Program for ASEAN and Non-ASEAN Countries
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UNECA and UNOSSC Collaborate to Launch Joint Reports
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India Contributes $15.5 Million to India-UN Development Partnership Fund Managed by UNOSSC
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Regional Webinar hosted by COMSATS on ‘Impacts of Climate Change on South Asian Monsoon’
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IBSA Fund-Supported Project in Comoros: Empowering Leader Farmers in Communities
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IBRAF launches Fellowship Program on South-South and Triangular Cooperation (IFP) – Deadline: 12 October 2020
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Call for Papers: African Union (AU) ECHO 2021 Edition – Deadline 15 August 2020
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Call for Proposals: Round Three of the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF)- Deadline 07 August 2020
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India-UN Development Partnership Fund approves new Initiatives in Response to COVID-19
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Improving Healthcare Services Across Palau
The government of Palau and UNOPS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that aims to improve the quality, availability and access to primary healthcare services through resilient infrastructure. A $1.5 million grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund...
UN-Habitat and UNOSSC commit to stepping up South-South cooperation on urban issues
18 July 2020 – UN-Habitat and the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) providing a framework for cooperation to facilitate and strengthen their joint work in mainstreaming South-South and triangular...
South-South Cooperation during COVID-19: India-UN Partnership Development Fund procures medical equipment for Antigua and Barbuda
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ASEAN Prize 2020: Call for Nominations – Deadline 13 July 2020
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UNOSSC Asia-Pacific Student Competition Raises Awareness on Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development
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UNWTO Inspiration Africa Branding Challenge
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UNIDO Global Call: Innovative Ideas & Technologies vs. COVID-19 & Beyond
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COVID-19 Crisis and Developing Countries: Digital Health Perspective
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UN Habitat: Response to COVID-19: Strategic Guidance on Solid Waste Management
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Nowcasting the Economic Impact of COVID-19 Challenge
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ITU Innovation Challenges 2020: Rethinking the Digital Economy’s Value Chains During COVID-19
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UNECA/Standard Bank Group 2020 African Women Leadership Fund Initiative
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OWSD PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists: Deadline Extended to 31 May 2020
Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) PhD Fellowships are offered to women scientists from science- and technology-lagging countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at a host...
Tackling COVID-19 Together: Jordan Private Sector Stepping Up
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COVID-19 and Human Development: Assessing the Crisis, Envisioning the Recovery
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Astana Civil Service Hub (ACSH) Launched Virtual Alliance on COVID-19
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Quanzhou city of China donates 100,000 surgical masks to Bergamo in Italy
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Webinar on International Cooperation Amid the Pandemic: Joint Solutions for Public Health
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ICGEB launches COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Resource Platform
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AIIB Doubles COVID-19 Crisis Response to USD10 Billion
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The COVID-19 Detect & Protect Challenge
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UNWTO Launched Healing Solutions for Tourism Challenge
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AIIB Looks to Launch USD5 Billion COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility
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Lessons for Global Cooperation from the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a new post on the Future of Globalisation Blog Gianluca Grimalda, economist at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW Kiel), analyses the current and future prospects for global cooperation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. He argues that the pandemic is...
MERCOSUR Presidents Agree on Measures to Combat COVID-19
Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Health on the COVID-19 Pandemic
In implementation of their Excellencies the GCC Ministers of Health decision to hold a weekly meeting via video communication at the level of deputy ministers of health in the GCC States, with the aim of exchanging information, coordination and joint cooperation to...
The League of Arab States takes Several Measures to Counter the Emerging Coronavirus
Africa Joint Continental Strategy for COVID-19 Outbreak
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Finance meet to discuss the Financial & Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Henan Province in China Donates Medical Supplies to Luxembourg through “Air Silk Road” in Response to COVID-19
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Leaders Discuss Measures to Contain the Spread of COVID-19
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ASEAN Health Sector Efforts in the Prevention, Detection & Response to COVID-19
Guided by the ASEAN Post-2015 Health Development Agenda (APHDA) and its Governance and Implementation Mechanism (GIM), the ASEAN Health Sector Cooperation deployed and operationalized the established and existing health mechanisms for technical exchanges, information...
The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States to mobilise € 25 million to boost COVID-19 Preparedness
The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States shares the deep concerns expressed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), on the alarming spread and severity of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is now posing a high risk at the global level....
IBSA Fund-Supported Healthcare eLearning Platform in Viet Nam used in response to COVID-19
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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is setting-up a Strategic Preparedness and Response Facility in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
On 11th March, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The IsDB is deeply concerned about the exponential growth in the number of cases worldwide and the human, social and economic fallout from this pandemic, especially in IsDB member...
Finance Center for South-South Cooperation Joins Hands with Partners to Fight the Coronavirus Outbreak
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E-Discussion for HDR 2020: Sustainable Human Development Pathways, by 30 April 2020
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Message from Ms. Xiaojun Grace Wang, UNOSSC Deputy Director on International Women’s Day
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South-South Solidarity Among Cities in Response to the COVID-2019 Outbreak
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Call for Solutions – Ocean Innovation Challenge – Deadline 05 March 2020
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ADB – CAREC Institute Visiting Fellow Program – Deadline 05 March 2020
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4th International Award UCLG – Culture 21 is open – Deadline Mar 18, 2020
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African Countries Discuss Post BAPA+40 South-South Roadmap
“The African Union Agenda 2063 emphasizes the value of strategic partnerships with partners of the South to further the process of development of Africa,” said Jorge Chediek, UNOSSC Director and Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General on South-South Cooperation,...
Regional Seminar on Partnerships – Bangkok, 28 Jan 2020
About 70 people participated in the “Regional Seminar on Development Partnership & South-South Cooperation Towards Achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The seminar was convened by the Centre for International Development and Cooperation (Kyung...
Deadline Extended to 24 Jan 2020 – Call for Submissions: SSC on Trade, Investment & Regional Integration
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Deadline Extended to 24 Jan 2020 – Call for Submissions: Gender-Responsive SSC on Peace & Development
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Call for Applications: Youth Action Lab 2020
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Ten Major Events of New South-South and Triangular Cooperation in 2019
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Call for Applications: Royal Thai Government Scholarships
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Call for Nominations: Equator Prize 2020 (Apply by 09 January 2020)
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Urgent Actions to Manage Water Supply and Waste Required in Chust, Uzbekistan
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Call for Application: Youth4South Fellowship Programme 2019
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Empowering Youth through Decent Jobs: Working together in Asia
The matchmaking workshop entitled “Empowering Youth through Decent Jobs: Working together in Asia” was held at the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel in Mumbai, India on 31 October 2019. The matchmaking workshop was co-organized by United Nations Children’s...
Private Sector is an Engine for Africa’s Economic Growth: 11th edition of the African Private Sector Forum, Madagascar
Antananarivo, Madagascar The 11th edition of the African Private Sector Forum focused on the impact of the private sector on Africa’s economic growth. “South-South Cooperation is absolutely critical if we are to achieve the 2030 Agenda,” said Jorge Chediek, United...
Unleashing Entrepreneurship and Leadership Potential of Women and Youth
Antananarivo, Madagascar A three-day workshop of African youth and women entrepreneurs on “Building Capacity in Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Youth and Women Empowerment” was held in Madagascar from 3-5 November 2019, ahead of the 11th African Private Sector...
Spotlight on South-South Cooperation in Promoting and Deepening Trade & Investment in Africa
Antananarivo, Madagascar The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the African Union Commission organized a workshop on “The Role of South-South Cooperation in Promoting and...
