The G77 effectively serves as the plenary body uniting the nations of the Global South to realize the common interests of states in the G77 coalition.
Friday will see the G77+ China summit convening in Havana. Themed “Addressing Contemporary Development Challenges: Harnessing the Power of Science, Technology, and Innovation”; this summit will see the revitalization of the Cold War organization and bring it back to the forefront of international affairs.
History
The G77 effectively serves as the plenary body uniting the nations of the Global South. The group was founded back in 1964 as a coalition of states within the United Nations, with the goal of promoting the interests of developing countries.
Founded in the aftermath of the Second World War and amidst the burgeoning of the Cold War, the historical context of the G77’s foundation gave the group a special character. The group was defined in contrast to the geopolitical turmoil of that era to be precisely geared toward economic concerns.
Ahead of the summit in #Havana on Friday, here’s the history behind the formation of #G77 and the significance this bloc carries in global politics. pic.twitter.com/gXJYYcFnOP— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) September 12, 2023
What made the G77 unique was its ability to unite developing nations, forging a solid platform for them to voice their concerns, advocate their interests, coordinate their views, and accordingly negotiate with the governments and organizations of the Global North.
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