South-South Cooperation discussed at the European Development Days

During the the sixth edition of European Development Days, currently taking place in Warsaw, one of the sessions was focused on the topic 'South-South and Triangular Cooperation: Competition or Complementary for Development Effectiveness?'

During this session, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Secretary-General of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, has stated that 'South-South versus North-South cooperation is not an either-or option. South-South cooperation is an addition to traditional North-South cooperation, capable of bringing added value to international partnerships.'

Jerzy Pomianowski, Polish Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, has added that 'Although definitions are still weak, the content is clear: cooperation is about sharing knowledge, sharing experiences and sharing wealth. This is the core effort of cooperation – solidarity to create a more equal world.'

Click here for the official website of the European Development Days 2011