The South Centre is the intergovernmental organization of developing countries that helps developing countries to combine their efforts and expertise to promote their common interests in the international arena. The South Centre was established by an Intergovernmental Agreement which came into force on 31 July 1995. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

What the South Centre Does

The South Centre undertakes  research and analysis oriented on various international policy areas that are relevant to the protection and promotion of the development interests of developing countries.

 

The South Centre helps the countries of the South to develop common points of view and to work together on major international development-related policy issues.

 

Within the limits of its capacity and mandate, the South Centre also responds to requests for policy advice and for technical and other support from collective entities of the South such as the Group of 77 (G-77) and China and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

 

The South Centre has an Observer Status in several international organizations.

 

What the South Centre Work Areas

The South Centre works on a wide range of issues relevant to the countries of the South and the global community in general,  such as development policies, sustainable development, climate change, global governance, economic and social development, South-South cooperation, global economic conditions, intellectual property,  technology transfer, access to knowledge, health, trade agreements and food security.