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The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum remains a dynamic interregional mechanism in advancing South-South cooperation. We remain committed to strengthening the role of developing countries in the fight against poverty and hunger and in international policy and decision-making processes that place multilateralism at the centre.
It remains our firm resolve to enhance the voice and representation of emerging economies and developing countries in the international arena to ensure equal opportunity of development with sustainable and inclusive growth.
Following the establishment of the IBSA Fund by the Prime Minister of India, the President of Brazil and the President of South Africa in 2004, the trilateral partnership has been able to successfully support developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in the common pursuit of their broad development objectives.Â
The Fund is a concrete expression of solidarity and cooperation among countries of the Global South, borne out of shared experiences and history and to address developmental challenges.
The Fund became operational in 2006 to identify replicable and scalable projects that can be disseminated to developing countries on a demand-driven basis as examples of best practices in the fight against poverty and hunger. IBSA Fund-supported projects help partner countries in the Global South to achieve their national priorities as well as all other internationally agreed development goals.
The IBSA Fund is a remarkable example of partnership between developing countries in exchanging knowledge, skills and technologies and promoting South-South cooperation. Since its inception, a total of 35 development projects have been supported in 31 countries allocating $39.43 million. As of 2020, a total of 8 projects were ongoing; 23 projects have been completed; and 4 projects are under preparation for implementation. These best practices of what we can achieve together have become instrumental examples, helping developing countries to build and share indigenous solutions in improving the well-being of people, particularly women and children.
The demand-driven approach of the IBSA Fund has enabled partner countries to steer their own development. The Fund enables partner countries to lead the design and implementation processes of all projects as per the respective needs and priorities of their populations.
India, Brazil and South Africa, as the IBSA Member States, would like to renew our commitment to promote South-South cooperation through the IBSA Fund in the final decade towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This cooperation is marked by interdependence, with an emphasis on people-centric policies and reforms. We also look forward, in 2021, to jointly following up the implementation of the decisions of 20th High-Level Committee on South-South cooperation, and the BAPA+40 outcome.
The IBSA Fund is a remarkable example of cooperation among three developing countries, which pioneered the implementation of South-South cooperation initiatives for the benefit of other Southern countries in partnership with the United Nations system. Its purpose is to identify replicable and scalable projects that can be disseminated to interested developing countries as examples of good practices in the fight against poverty and hunger. The IBSA Fund, which was established in 2004 and became operational in 2006, supports projects on a demand-driven basis through partnerships with local governments, national institutions and implementing partners. The IBSA Fund- supported projects are concrete expressions of solidarity for the benefit of the most vulnerable and marginalized people with the objectives of promoting food security, addressing HIV/AIDS, extending access to safe drinking water, and promoting quality education and gender equality, all with the aim of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A total of 35 development projects have been supported through the IBSA Fund in 31 countries, with $39.43 million allocated. As of 2020, a total of 8 projects were ongoing; 23 projects had been completed; and 4 projects were under preparation for implementation.
The IBSA Fund Board of Directors comprises the Deputy Permanent Representatives of India, Brazil and South Africa to the United Nations in New York. The Board approves proposals and detailed project documents, and continuously provides strategic direction to IBSA projects to ensure their successful implementation through strong South-South partnerships. The Board of Directors is assisted by technical experts, who closely monitor project progress and the Fund portfolio. The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation serves as the Fund Manager and secretariat of the Board of Directors.
IBSA Board virtual meeting, 1 April 2021: (from top left) H.E. Mr. João Genésio de Almeida Filho, Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations; Ms. Xiaojun Grace Wang, Deputy Director, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation; H.E. Mr. K. Nagaraj Naidu, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations; H.E. Mr. Xolisa Mfundiso Mabhongo, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to the United Nations; Mr. Adel Abdellatif, UNOSSC Director, a.i.Â
Total revenue and delivery, 2004-2020
Total revenue and delivery, 2004-2020
Total revenue and delivery, 2004-2020
Total revenue and delivery, 2004-2020
