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DTSTART:20250701T063000Z
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LOCATION:Seville\, Spain
SUMMARY:FFD4 side event: South-South data for development - starting a new 
 chapter 
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DESCRIPTION:As leaders gather in Sevilla\, momentum is growing to measure S
 outh-South cooperation (SSC) more systematically. This follows the histori
 c 2022 endorsement of SDG indicator 17.3.1 by the UN Statistical Commissio
 n\, which welcomed the voluntary Conceptual Framework to Measure South-Sou
 th Cooperation developed by countries of the global South to reflect their
  development realities.In response\, UNCTAD was designated as custodian of
  SSC data under this indicator\, while TOSSD (hosted by the OECD) continue
 s to track North-South flows. Together\, these efforts offer a unique oppo
 rtunity to deliver globally inclusive data on development cooperation.In 2
 024\, over 60 countries expressed interest in using the UN Framework to re
 port SSC data. A subsequent inter-regional expert meeting in Doha brought 
 together 66 countries to share experiences and build momentum. The draft o
 utcome of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
  (FfD4) encourages broader reporting of South-South cooperation data.For t
 oo long\, South-South cooperation remained the only major form of developm
 ent support not systematically measured—limiting its visibility and stra
 tegic use. The UN Framework now enables countries to report SSC data on th
 eir own terms\, complementing traditional North-South data.To support impl
 ementation\, UNCTAD launched a global project in 2023 with the UN Regional
  Commissions and UNOSSC. Pilot countries are now collecting data using a p
 ractical manual released in 2025\, which guides institutional arrangements
  for data collection\, analysis\, and reporting.This year\, four countries
  submitted the first official SSC data to UNCTAD. These highlight the valu
 e of non-financial contributions—such as scholarships\, humanitarian aid
 \, and technical cooperation—across key SDGs including education (SDG 4)
 \, health (SDG 3)\, food security (SDG 2)\, peace and justice (SDG 16)\, a
 nd partnerships (SDG 17).Why measure South-South cooperation? Because dat
 a provides critical insights into mutual support among developing countrie
 s. It helps allocate resources more effectively\, strengthens regional res
 ilience\, and fosters solidarity. Robust national data systems also empowe
 r countries to align cooperation with their priorities\, track activities\
 , and present evidence-based positions in global forums.ObjectiveThis sess
 ion discusses the first South-South data and guidance to enable such data 
 to be collected in all interested countries using the UN Framework. It wil
 l feature insights from experts and pilot countries\, highlight tools and 
 resources developed\, and explore how data can elevate the voice and visib
 ility of the global South in development cooperation.The UN Statistical Co
 mmission tasked UNCTAD with supporting member States in testing the UN Fra
 mework\, building capacity\, and enabling global reporting of South-South 
 data. In 2023\, UNCTAD launched a global project for its testing with the 
 UN Regional Commissions and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNO
 SSC)\, and pilot countries are now collecting data guided by a practical m
 anual released in 2025\, which outlines how to strengthen institutional ar
 rangements to collect\, analyse\, and report South-South data.https://unct
 ad.org/publication/manual-framework-measure-south-south-cooperation-techni
 cal-and-procedural-aspects-pilot\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://un
 ctad.org/meeting/ffd4-side-event-south-south-data-development-starting-new
 -chapter
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