Cepei and IDOS’s latest study examines the G77 internal structure, decision-making, and power distribution and how these are factors for the North-South dialogue at the United Nations.
The Group of 77 and Global Dialogue inthe United Nations General Assembly
October 31, 2024
How is the growing influence of the #G77 shaping global dialogue at the United Nations?
Principales hallazgos
Inclusive Decision-Making To enhance its influence and effectiveness, the G77 should strengthen inclusive decision-making processes. This involves ensuring broader member participation, such as by gathering written input from all members and establishing robust information-sharing systems. These steps would facilitate greater transparency and help balance member interests, producing unified and well-represented positions in the UN General Assembly.
Focused Strategic Priorities A streamlined approach to its agenda would help the G77 prioritize and track progress on key issues. By setting clear annual or multi-annual goals, the group can concentrate efforts on high-impact areas, like advancing science, technology, and innovation. This focus would make it easier to negotiate within the UN framework and hold member states accountable to a few strategically aligned objectives.
Enhanced Networking for Broader Influence To drive impactful change beyond UN resolutions, the G77 should deepen collaborations with various stakeholders, including other UN entities, NGOs, and civil society organizations. Such partnerships would allow the G77 to leverage resources and expertise, helping to enact policy initiatives that translate into tangible benefits for the global South.
Main Findings
Inclusive Decision-Making To enhance its influence and effectiveness, the G77 should strengthen inclusive decision-making processes. This involves ensuring broader member participation, such as by gathering written input from all members and establishing robust information-sharing systems. These steps would facilitate greater transparency and help balance member interests, producing unified and well-represented positions in the UN General Assembly.
Focused Strategic Priorities A streamlined approach to its agenda would help the G77 prioritize and track progress on key issues. By setting clear annual or multi-annual goals, the group can concentrate efforts on high-impact areas, like advancing science, technology, and innovation. This focus would make it easier to negotiate within the UN framework and hold member states accountable to a few strategically aligned objectives.
Enhanced Networking for Broader Influence To drive impactful change beyond UN resolutions, the G77 should deepen collaborations with various stakeholders, including other UN entities, NGOs, and civil society organizations. Such partnerships would allow the G77 to leverage resources and expertise, helping to enact policy initiatives that translate into tangible benefits for the global South.