We were pleased to meet H.E Amb. Akram Sa’ud HARAHSHEH of Jordan to discuss areas of cooperation with the South Centre to support Jordan's development policies and its participation in ongoing negotiations in Geneva.
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The South Centre was pleased to sign an MoU with Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL), China on: ✅ co-producing joint research relevant to the priorities of South Centre Member States ✅ Academic exchanges ✅ Internships and Fellowships
On 17 September, South Centre together with the Mission of Iran held a @wipo.int IGC53 side event on ratifying & implementing the #GRATK Treaty. A key takeaway is the growing momentum, marked by a new "Friends of GRATK" coalition pushing for entry into force. #TraditionalKnowledge
Article in China Daily on "BRICS to give Global South greater role in AI governance" incorporates South Centre Executive Director Carlos Correa's expert commentary. Read: www.chinadailyhk.com/upload/main/...
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At a South Centre curated conversation during the WTO Public Forum, Member States called for #WTO reform that puts development first. Read more: us5.campaign-archive.com?u=fa9cf38799...
Our statement to the @who.int #IGWG8 calls for a Pathogen Access & Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system that makes equity enforceable. For the WHO #PandemicAgreement to deliver on equity, access & benefit sharing must stand on an equal footing. www.southcentre.int/south-centre...
The South Centre | South Centre Statement to the Open-ended IGWG8, 14 September 2026
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The Co-Chairs’ Summary from the 1st UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance has been released, noting 4 areas of emerging convergence. See our statement to the Dialogue & our work on #AI and its impacts on the #GlobalSouth ➡️ www.southcentre.int/tag/artifici...
On #SouthSouthCooperation Day (Sept 12), South Centre reaffirmed that collective self-reliance is vital for sustainable development. Developing countries hold expertise, resilience & solutions to navigate global economic, health & climate challenges together. Solidarity in action. 🌍🤝
We welcome the adoption of UN resolution to use maps that conform to the actual surface areas of the continents. The correction will promote recognition, justice & development, particularly with regard to the African continent ...
We were pleased to discuss with the Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, Mr. George Katrougalos, issues of particular relevance for the Global South that would benefit from the Independent Expert's contributions.
The South Centre and CeHDI are hosting an Ambassadorial Dialogue: Advancing the Right to Health and Global Health Equity through the Universal Periodic Review. Diplomats and experts will be discussing how the UPR can support global health equity.
Dr. Carlos M. Correa, director ejecutivo del South Centre, participará como ponente en este evento:
Closing the green technology divide requires using TRIPS flexibilities, building collective licensing and transparency mechanisms, mobilising finance and investing in domestic capability and competition policy. Read our NEW Policy Brief: www.southcentre.int/policy-brief...
The South Centre welcomes the High-Level Commemorative Meeting to mark the 65th Anniversary of the 1st Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement on 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia. See our contributions to #NAM here: www.southcentre.int/tag/non-alig...
The South Centre's Anne Wanyagathi took part in the Regional Policy Forum on Alternative Corporate Taxation in Senegal, co-organized with PSI - Public Services International and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, bringing together government officials, labour unions, civil society and tax experts ...
What are the key interests of the Global South in the negotiations on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFCITC) and its Protocols?
How is the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants ( #UNDROP ) shifting international governance? Our latest #SouthViews explores its rising influence on land, seeds, food systems, and policy implementation. 📉🌿 📄 Download: www.southcentre.int/southviews-n... #RuralRights
We were pleased to make a presentation (virtually) to the 4th ASEAN Consultation on Right to Development (Dili, Timor-Leste) on the obstacles countries in the region need to face for the full realization of this fundamental right.
On 8 September, South Centre & CeHDI will convene an Ambassadorial Dialogue on "Advancing the #RighttoHealth & #GlobalHealthEquity through the #UPR". Discussions will reflect on the @who.int Pandemic Agreement, PABS negotiations & international cooperation.
The South Centre is pleased to support the implementation of the Santa Marta TAFF Conference as co-madrina of Workstream 3. We will bring #GlobalSouth perspectives to decarbonising trade, green economic transformation and mutually beneficial partnerships for a #JustTransition.
📰 New #SouthNews: Developing countries pushed back at the 2026 @wipo.int Assemblies — calling for development, access to knowledge & technology transfer to be mainstreamed, as developed countries pushed IP protection & AI-driven modernization.
Nous remercions Amb. Idris Latreche, Mission permanente de l'Algérie à Genève, pour l'opportunité de discuter sur les axes de coopération avec l'Algérie, membre fondateur du South Centre, dans le contexte du Programme du travail du Centre.
The South Centre commemorates it’s 31st Anniversary today! The Centre was established by an Intergovernmental Agreement which came into force on 31 July 1995.
On 16 July 2026, China and 29 founding members signed the agreement establishing the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO), headquartered in Shanghai. WAICO seeks to support developing countries in building AI capacity, shaping governance rules and technical standards.
We were pleased to meet H.E. Ambassador Zaheer Laher, Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN in Geneva, and are thankful for the opportunity to discuss ongoing negotiating processes of relevance for developing countries and areas for further cooperation with South Centre.
A multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism for DSI is under development by the COP to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Biopiracy will continue to thrive in the digital realm unless an effective mechanism is established.
For 30 years, South Centre has championed a fair & responsible international investment regime. Read the new publication on reforming International Investment Law to address systemic challenges like ISDS, regulatory chill & sustainable development: www.southcentre.int/sc-30th-anni...
We thank China's DPR Ambassador Shen Xu for his visit to bid farewell and for the opportunity to discuss areas for further cooperation in support of the Global South. We appreciate his multiple contributions to Geneva processes and wish him the best in his new position.
We were pleased to make interventions on the development of the IP international regime, current issues on patents, health & the development agenda at the Executive Training for African Group Ambassadors on IP and Development organized by the African Group & @knowledgegov.bsky.social.
