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Seoul Policy Centre
South-South and Triangular Cooperation
Catalysing global cooperation for the goals
The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre not only represents UNDP in the Republic of Korea but also shares Korean development experiences and best practices with SDG Partnership countries – as illustrated in the interactive map – and leverages corporate expertise to build partnerships that generate shared value, transform systems, empower local actors and digital platforms. Through the implementation of the Centre Project and South-South and Triangular Cooperation Strategy 2023-2026, UNDP Seoul Policy Centre aims to ensure that partner countries are capacitated to pass on the acquired knowledge to their peers to catalyse South-South Cooperation, leading to a multiplier effect and contributing to UNDP's corporate thought leadership on efficient development cooperation.
What is South-South and Triangular Cooperation?
South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) is a cooperation method that involves two or more countries of the Global South, facilitated by a third party, typically a multilateral institution and/or an emerging donor. This cooperation modality usually involves the provision of technical or financial resources, complementing the previous North-South cooperation method.
SSTC holds increasing importance in shaping the future of sustainable development. The importance of SSTC lies in its ability to promote mutual benefit, collaborative problem-solving, and increased self-reliance among participating nations. This cooperative approach allows countries in the Global South to collectively tackle shared development challenges, leading to tailored solutions. SSTC facilitates the transfer of technology and knowledge, fosters inclusivity in global activities, and champions a collaborative self-sustaining approach to sustainable development. In doing so, it serves as a crucial tool in advancing international development objectives and addressing the specific challenges confronted by developing nations.
Spotlight on recent exchanges
Past exchanges and collaborations
Knowledge resources and insights
English translation of the interview subtitles
Did you know that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are the engine of our communities? UNDP works to make these businesses stronger and help them grow. How do we achieve this? By supporting efforts that enable them to use technology, access financing, and benefit from policies that protect both people and businesses. This meeting here in Lima focuses on the importance of digitalizing MSMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
With the support of the Seoul Policy Centre, it brings together 11 countries from the region to share their strategies and initiatives, promoting an exchange of learning and collaboration across the region. In this way, we share experiences based on concrete results, such as how we support government efforts to achieve digital financial education for women entrepreneurs or how we design tools that allow MSMEs to measure their digital progress and explore how artificial intelligence can make micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises more competitive—all while working with our strategic partners in both the public and private sectors.
Through this exchange, we generate collective knowledge, advancing faster and with greater impact toward a Latin America and Caribbean with MSMEs that are more digital, more productive, and therefore more resilient. UNDP is committed to an inclusive, collaborative, and people-centered digital transformation, connecting public policy ideas with real solutions so that no one is left behind. Together, we are building a sustainable future for everyone.
Lecture by Professor Yowhan Son (Korea University) on nature-based solutions for sustainability
Focusing on afforestation in arid regions - Part I
The first part of this lecture by Professor Yowhan Son from Korea University explores the impact of climate change on forests and how to deal with climate change.
The second part of this lecture by Professor Yowhan Son from Korea University introduces nature-based solutions to address climate change while protecting intact ecosystems.
The last part of this lecture by Professor Yowhan Son from Korea University investigates the effects of afforestation on environmental and socio-economic changes in arid regions.
