What is South-South cooperation, and can it be the gateway to a fairer world?

What is South-South cooperation, and can it be the gateway to a fairer world?

In practical terms, South-South cooperation is a process whereby developing countries – regardless of their actual geographical location – seek to achieve their individual or shared development goals through the exchange of knowledge, skills, and resources, in partnerships involving governments, regional organisations, civil society, academia, and the private sector. The experiences and goals of most […]

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit: Guterres calls for strengthening multilateralism

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit: Guterres calls for strengthening multilateralism

The Eurasian bloc, comprising 10 member states, is the world’s largest regional organization by population and geography. Mr. Guterres told leaders that “we are moving towards a multipolar world”, which is both a reality and an opportunity. He said emerging economies are reshaping trade, diplomacy and development, but at the same time, injustices and divisions […]

‘Cooperation is humanity’s greatest innovation,’ UN chief declares at BRICS summit

‘Cooperation is humanity’s greatest innovation,’ UN chief declares at BRICS summit

Speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he emphasised the human impact of environmental devastation and climate change.  And as environmental disasters increase, the sustainable development goals are also being left behind.   “Across the world, lives and livelihoods are being ripped apart, and sustainable development gains left in tatters as […]

The Sevilla Commitment: A vital step to rebuild trust in global cooperation

The Sevilla Commitment: A vital step to rebuild trust in global cooperation

Activists, many from the Global South, attending the talks in Spain, are calling for greater leadership and commitment from wealthier nations to help address long-standing structural inequalities. The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) carries strong symbolic weight, reflected in the agreed priorities of the Sevilla Commitment. Courtesy of Paula Sevilla Paula Sevilla, […]

Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog

Lack of cooperation from Iran hampers nuclear checks, says atomic energy watchdog

Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Monday that Iran’s growing stockpile of highly enriched uranium and unresolved questions about its programme remain serious issues. “Unless and until Iran assists the agency in resolving the outstanding safeguards issues, the Agency will not be in a position to provide assurance that […]

ISRO to Explore Space With Japan Agency JAXA

ISRO to Explore Space With Japan Agency JAXA

The Indian Cabinet has been apprised of the MoU signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for cooperation in the field of outer space exploration, which was signed on November 11, 2016 during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo. The MoU seeks to pursue future cooperation in […]