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18/12/2018
Young people aged 15-24 make up around one-fifth of today’s growing population. The United Nations identifies young people as an important part of society in both South and Southeast Asia. It is important to realize that young people play an active role in South-South cooperation covering the transfer of skills in higher learning, entrepreneurship, […]
18/12/2018
The stocktaking reports aims to explore and define Tunisia’s long history, strategic preferences and priorities in South-South cooperation, as well as focusing on the great experiences and potentialities that Tunisia has been providing to many countries in the region within the framework of South-South and Triangular Cooperation SS&TC. The stock-taking exercise was […]
05/12/2018
This publication aims to provide an insight into the new development agency of the State of Palestine, examining its objectives, mission and activities undertaken and the South-South cooperation mechanism used to foster resilience and humanitarian development projects. In the 1st chapter, the publication describes PICA’s origins and governance, how and why President […]
27/11/2018
Considering the importance of climate change action and green economy agenda for sustainable agricultural development and food security, the Fifth Regional Networking Forum provides an opportunity for national focal points on South-South Cooperation and Directors-General for Development Cooperation from the Arab States, Europe and the CIS, as well as other parts of […]
25/10/2018
DUBAI, U.A.E. At the side-event of the World Green Economy Summit 2018, the Silk Road Mayor’s Meeting on South-South Cooperation in Smart Green Cities and Tourism aims at promoting South-South cooperation on the subject matter among the Maritime-Continental Silk Road Cities Alliance (MCSR CA) city members along the “Belt and Road” as well as beyond. The Meeting represents […]
25/10/2018
Dubai, U.A.E. Yesterday, in honour of the Year of Zayed, the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment had organized an event to raise awareness about the late Sheikh Zayed’s achievements and contributions to the environment and sustainable development. The year 2018 marks 100 years since the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, […]
23/10/2018
We are pleased to announce the launch of the webpage: sstc-adfs.southsouthworld.org; a vibrant and dynamic website covering a variety of results achieved within the South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Agricultural Development and Enhanced Food Security (SSTC-ADFS) partnership initiative supported by IFAD, IsDB and UNOSSC. Since its inception in 2015, the partnership initiative systematically helped advance […]
23/10/2018
At the side-event of the World Green Economy Summit 2018, advancing South-South and Triangular cooperation in Green Economy for Agricultural Development and Food Security at policy-level will be addressed. DUBAI, U.A.E. The High-level Ministerial Meeting is expected to result in establishing an action-oriented platform for future collaboration for countries participating in the SSTC-ADFS partnership initiative as well […]
24/08/2018
The annual Global South-South Development Expo, 2018 themed as “Showcasing Institutions Supporting South-South and Triangular Cooperation” in preparation for the Second High-Level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40 Conference) will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 28 to 30 November, 2018. The GSSD Expo, organised by […]
16/08/2018
International Fund for Agricultural Development launches the Rural Solutions Portal, a web platform to leverage South-South and Triangular Cooperation for better livelihoods. The portal aims to highlight innovative solutions to developmental challenges being implemented across the globe by creating a common space to share knowledge and lessons. Ashwani K. Muthoo, Director of the […]
15/08/2018
The Deputy Director of United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation Ms. Grace Wang delivered an opening keynote address today on the occasion of the Second International Youth Innovation Conference (August 12-14, 2018) in Shenzhen, China. The conference themed “The Positive Role of Youth in Coping with Future Challenges” is jointly organized by the […]
02/08/2018
On July 30 and 31, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt hosted a round of preparatory consultations ahead of the Second High-Level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40) that focuses on the role of south-south cooperation in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It had participation […]