Development and Solidarity: Revisiting South-South Cooperation in Times of Polycrisis

Developing countries are currently facing a multitude of crises linked to the fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, rapid inflation, debt, and war in Gaza. These crises underscore the urgent need for stronger alliances and cooperation within the Global South, between states as well as non-state actors, such as environmental movements, indigenous movements, feminist movements, disability activists, and labour movements.
In this webinar, panellists are invited to reflect on
1. South-South cooperation as an effective medium to promote the developmental aspirations of developing countries based on solidarity and autonomy
2. Impact of powerful countries like China and India on South-South Cooperation, possibly reproducing hegemony and domination.
3. The role of non-state actors in support South-South Cooperation.
Panelists:
1. Feminist Movements and South-South Cooperation
Trimita Chakma, Manifesto Consultant, South Feminist
2. Climate Change and South-South Cooperation
Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram, Assistant Professor, Department of Geopolitics & International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
3. Geopolitics, particularly China factor in South-South Cooperation
Dr. Amrita Jash, Assistant Professor, Department of Geopolitics & International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India