Mainstreaming South-South and triangular cooperation. work in progress at the United Nations

This paper examines the rise of South-South cooperation within the UN, highlighting its evolution and the varying interpretations among UN entities. It analyzes efforts to mainstream support for South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) over two decades, categorizing UN entities as "champions," "waverers," or "stragglers." The paper identifies strategic, bureaucratic, and geopolitical factors influencing these efforts and calls for enhanced support for non-North-South cooperation.