South Centre 30th Anniversary

The First Meeting of the Council of Representatives of the Member States of the South Centre, 1995

The South Centre, an independent intergovernmental think tank of the Global South, was established by an Intergovernmental Agreement which came into force on 31 July 1995. This year, as the South Centre commemorates its 30th anniversary, we take a moment to reflect on the collective journey we have undertaken in advancing the interests of developing countries. Over the past three decades, the South Centre has had the opportunity to work alongside government officials and diplomats, academics, civil society, and development partners to champion South-South cooperation, equitable development, and a more just and inclusive global governance system. Our shared commitment to amplifying the voices of the Global South has aimed at shaping policies, strengthening capacities and fostering collaboration on critical global challenges relating to health, intellectual property, trade, finance for development, human rights, taxation, investment, and sustainable development amongst others.

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South Centre 30th Anniversary Series:

SouthViews No. 211, 30 December 2020: The Making of the South Centre

By Branislav Gosovic

A contribution to the institutional history of developing countries’ collective action in the world arena on the occasion of the South Centre’s 25^th anniversary as an intergovernmental organization.

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Invitation to share your reflections:

To honour this milestone, we would be delighted to feature reflections on the South Centre’s work over the years. We warmly invite you to share a brief remark (maximum two paragraphs) on how the South Centre has contributed to support development efforts or, specifically, to your own work—whether through the Centre’s policy support, technical assistance, capacity-building, or advocacy. These reflections may be featured as part of our anniversary commemorations in a publication, on our website, and/or our social media, highlighting the strength of South-South solidarity and the impact of our collective efforts over the years.

We would be grateful to receive your remarks and deeply appreciate your contribution to this special occasion. Kindly send your response to abernardo@southcentre.int.