In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in South-South Cooperation (SSC). With challenges arising in North-South Cooperation, there is a growing demand for fresh development initiatives. Collaborations among Southern states in development strive to complement traditional cooperation, emphasizing principles such as horizontality, solidarity, and a deep regard for national sovereignty and ownership. For SSC to truly respond to crises experienced by global South nations, leaders must ensure meaningful multistakeholder dialogues with partner countries, civil society, and communities; donors must adhere to Effective Development Cooperation Principles; providers must apply a human rights-based approach in their initiatives; Southern civil society must continue forging solidarity with each other, strengthening calls for people-centered development. Read more here.
Source: The Reality of Aid Network