CO-ORGANIZERS
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA).
FORMAT & VENUE
The Forum will be held in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.
BACKGROUND
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) provides a regional platform for its member States to advance South-South and triangular cooperation as practical means of responding collectively to emerging development challenges. By facilitating the exchange of knowledge, expertise, technologies and context-specific solutions, ESCAP supports countries in adapting to rapid economic, social, environmental and technological changes while strengthening regional solidarity and mutual learning.
The Asia-Pacific Directors General Forum for South-South and Triangular Cooperation serves as a regional platform bringing together governments, development cooperation agencies, international organizations and other partners to examine shared priorities, exchange experiences and identify opportunities for collaboration. Since its establishment, the Forum has promoted dialogue on how South-South and triangular cooperation can contribute to sustainable development across the region and beyond.
In line with the theme of the upcoming 83rd session of the Commission, “ESCAP at 80: navigating paradigm shifts, promoting connectivity and accelerating sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific”, the Forum will focus on “Navigating Paradigm Shifts with South-South and Triangular Cooperation: Advancing Connectivity and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific.” The Forum will explore how cooperation among countries of the Global South, supported by triangular partnerships, can help countries navigate development transitions, strengthen connectivity and accelerate sustainable development.
OBJECTIVES & TARGET AUDIENCE
The meeting aims for Directors General of technical cooperation agencies to interact with peers, regional policymakers, development partners and other key stakeholders in order to:
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Examine major paradigm shifts affecting development cooperation in Asia and the Pacific and their implications for South-South and triangular cooperation.
- Exchange experiences and approaches for adapting development cooperation models, partnerships and financing to a changing development landscape.
- Explore how South-South and triangular cooperation can help countries navigate development paradigm shifts and advance connectivity and sustainable development.
- Facilitate in-person networking and bilateral meetings to identify partnership opportunities among governments, technical cooperation agencies, and development actors.
BILATERAL MEETINGS
ESCAP will provide dedicated time and meeting rooms for organizing bilateral meetings among participating technical cooperation agencies. If your organization would like to organize bilateral meetings with development partners, please send an email to escap-ssc@un.org with the list of intended meetings. ESCAP will ensure liaison between the parties and indicate a location for the meeting.