Founded in 1964, the Group of 77 brings together 130 developing countries to discuss the most relevant issues concerning the development agenda at the United Nations and its specialized agencies. With Chapters at the UN headquarters in New York, as well as in Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome, and Vienna, the G77 strives to promote peace and prosperity for human kind through a strong and effective multilateral system.
The G77 and China Rome Chapter supports the work of FAO, IFAD, and WFP - UN agencies mandated to guide global strategies and actions to eradicate hunger and poverty.
FAO Director General Mr Jacques Diouf (with G77 Chair looking on) cutting the ribbon during the inauguration of the new G77 Map room, G77 Consultants Office and the Computer Room - 18th of June 2009.
G77 Chairperson
Ambassador Mario Arvelo (Dominican Republic), Chairperson of the G77 and China Rome Chapter for 2009.
Mr Ibrahim Abu Atileh, Deputy Permanent Representative of Jordan, is the G77 Vice-Chair for 2009.
