20th HLC on SSC, THEMATIC DISCUSSION: Accelerating the achievement of the SDGs through effective implementation of the BAPA+40 outcome document while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and similar global crises (2 June 2021, 3 – 5 pm NYT)

This thematic debate is designed to allow discussions on strategies, approaches and mechanisms of South-South and triangular cooperation to achieve SDGs at the national, subregional, regional and global levels, while responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises. The thematic discussion provides an opportunity to explore the following questions:

• How can South-South and triangular cooperation help member states to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, and how can UN system help?
• What capacity gaps need to be addressed in the Global South to effectively leverage South-South and triangular cooperation for development purposes in this Decade of Action, including through a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable recovery from COVID19?
• How can we maximize the impact of regional and international South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation in line with BAPA+40 OR in crucial areas emphasized in the BAPA+40 outcome document, such as multi-dimensional poverty, trade and investment, climate action, health, education and technology transfer on mutually agreed terms?

The discussants will also share examples of good practices and successful experiences of leveraging South-South and triangular cooperation modalities to achieve SDGs and to support development priorities of countries of the Global South as well as respond to the pandemic. They will also discuss efforts at leveraging South-South and triangular cooperation to ensure equitable and inclusive access to affordable vaccines, therapeutics, treatment, diagnostics and medical supplies as well as sharing of knowledge and experiences to support resilient recovery from the socio-economic impact of the pandemic. Among the topics that could be discussed in the thematic session are South-South and triangular cooperation approaches to ensure equitable, resilient recovery from COVID19; the impact of graduation in social and economic progress in developing countries, including challenges and opportunities for a comprehensive understanding of multidimensional approach of sustainable development. Date and Time: 2 June 2021, 3 – 5 pm EDT Language: English Viewer link: http://un.interpret.world/loginlink?token=OwlQ7BAGhttps://undp.zoom.us/j/82624937623