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OCOP takes a major step forward with support from China
FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase
South-South and Triangular Cooperation
There has been rapid economic transformation across the developing world over the past three decades, with notable increases in economic output, improvement in human development, and expansion of trade, investment and finance. Some of these developing countries have become major players in global development and economic governance owing to their economic progress, technological advances and contribution to a global pool of tested solutions to pressing development challenges.
The 2030 Agenda places increasing emphasis on South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as both means to support effective capacity-building and the objective of enhancing cooperation. It underscores the need to mobilize resources through SSTC and strengthen SSTC partnerships on capacity-building, science, technology and innovation.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has embraced South–South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) as a key delivery modality to catalyse agricultural development, food security, rural development. FAO has over 40 years of experience as a leading promotor and facilitator of SSTC in agriculture, food security and nutrition. Today, SSTC is fully integrated within FAO's Strategic Framework and is a key delivery modality in the implementation of FAO's projects and programmes.
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South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) in FAO
11/01/2022
FAO has embraced South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) as a key delivery modality to catalyze agricultural development, food security, rural development, poverty reduction and nutrition ove
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South-South and Triangular Cooperation Guidelines for Action
07/01/2022
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has embraced South-South and triangular cooperation (SSTC) as a key delivery modality to catalyse agricultural development, food security, rural development, poverty reduction and nutrition over the past two decades. FAO has strengthened its support for SSTC since 2012, and the SSTC portfolio has been expanding in line with the progressive institutionalization of SSTC in FAO.
OCOP takes a major step forward with support from China
17/07/2025
FAO’s flagship One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative is set to move into a new phase of accelerated implementation after a milestone Inception Workshop.
Project leaders from 15 demonstration countries across five regions gathered at FAO headquarters in Rome from 8 to 10 July to share experiences and plan implementation.
OCOP helps countries to identify and promote special agricultural products, tap into market potential and sustainable growth, and preserve local food culture and heritage.
FAO-China South-South programme boosts national capacity of sustainable FAW management
11/07/2025
To combat the serious threat that Fall Armyworm (FAW) poses to food security in Africa, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Government of China, launched the South-South Cooperation (SSC) project titled “Strengthening Inter-Regional Cooperation for Sustainable FAW Management through South-South Cooperation.” Since its rollout in Kenya and Ghana in 2024, the project has made significant strides in advancing technological innovation, enhancing national capacity and promoting environmentally sustainable pest management solutions.
Celebrating 80 Years of FAO: Recognizing Outstanding Contributions to South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)
10/07/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has embraced South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as a catalytic means to advance agricultural development, food security and rural development.
Building on years of experience and an expanding portfolio, FAO has become a leading promoter and facilitator of SSTC in agriculture, food security and nutrition, in line with its growing institutional commitment to SSTC.
In 2025, FAO will mark its 80th anniversary, celebrating its technical leadership in food security, nutrition and agriculture worldwide. To commemorate the anniversary, FAO will introduce a special recognition to acknowledge outstanding contributions to SSTC, including good practices, successful partnerships, and innovative solutions that have significantly contributed to food security, agricultural transformation, and sustainable development, in line with the FAO’s efforts in SSTC.
Building Capacities through South-South Cooperation (SSTC) - GCP/SEC/023/TUR
02/04/2025
FAO-Türkiye Partnership Programmes. Building Capacities through South-South Cooperation (SSTC) - GCP/SEC/023/TUR. A variety of challenges including but not limited to climate change, conflicts and economic shocks are impacting agrifood systems. In the face of these risks, multi-stakeholder collaboration, knowledge exchange and expertise sharing have become more important than ever.
South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Land Management and Ecosystem Restoration
16/10/2024
An online survey and a series of workshops were organized in 2022 to assess demand and expertise for South-South Cooperation (SSC) about Sustainable Land Management (SLM) and Ecosystems Restoration (ER). Three regions were selected: Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Central Asia (CA) and Near East and North Africa (NENA). The knowledge brief sets out the case for investment in SSC in the context of SLM and ER.
Support to the diversification and sustainable crop production intensification for smallholder farmers in the drylands of Borno State (GCP/INT/1019/TUR)
24/05/2024
Agriculture is the main contributor to Nigeria's national economy, with over 65 percent of the population directly or indirectly relying on it for their livelihoods. Women and youth make up 50–70 percent of the sector's economically active population. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is supporting the capacity development of farmers and institutions.
South-South Cooperation (SSC)
South-South Cooperation (SSC) is defined as a mutual sharing and exchange of knowledge, experience, technical and financial resources related to agriculture and food systems between two or more developing countries, as well as collective actions in pursuit of their individual and/or shared development objectives.
Triangular Cooperation (TrC)
Triangular Cooperation (TrC) is defined as a development cooperation framework whereby two or more developing countries, alongside other development stakeholders, engage in mutually beneficial collaboration and exchanges with the support of a developed country(ies) and/or multilateral organization(s).
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