The Collected Documents of the Group of 77

The Collected Documents of The Group of 77 provides a chronological record of events and documents of the Group of 77 since its creation in 1963. This Sixth Volume is a special Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of The Group of 77 at the United Nations launched to coincide with the fiftieth year since the establishment of the Group of 77 with the objective of furthering the documentary process and its institutional memory. This compilation provides a chronological record of the main documents adopted by the Group of 77 since its creation in 1964, with a special focus on all major events of the Group of 77 that took place during the period 1964-2014. The Group of 77 has devoted five decades working to achieve development. It adheres to the principle that nations, big and small, deserve an equal voice in world affairs. Today the Group of 77 remains linked by common geography and a shared history of struggle for liberation, freedom and south-south solidarity. In its 50 years, the Group of 77 has solidified the global South as a coalition of nations, aspiring for a global partnership for peace and development. The Group of 77 is recognized for its work to promote international cooperation for development towards a prosperous and peaceful world. The commitment and dedication of the Group of 77 in selflessly shaping world affairs has benefited billions of lives worldwide.

Auteur

Dr. Mourad Ahmia is a career diplomat, who has been affiliated with the Group of 77 and the United Nations in New York since 1990. He is currently the Executive Secretary of the Group of 77 in New York. Previously, he served as Algeria's delegate to the United Nations in New York in charge of economic affairs.

Résumé
The Collected Documents of The Group of 77 provides a chronological record of events and documents of the Group of 77 since its creation in 1963. This Sixth Volume is a special Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of The Group of 77 at the United Nations launched to coincide with the fiftieth year since the establishment of the Group of 77 with the objective of furthering the documentary process and its institutional memory. This compilation provides a chronological record of the main documents adopted by the Group of 77 since its creation in 1964, with a special focus on all major events of the Group of 77 that took place during the period 1964-2014. The Group of 77 has devoted five decades working to achieve development. It adheres to the principle that nations, big and small, deserve an equal voice in world affairs. Today the Group of 77 remains linked by common geography and a shared history of struggle for liberation, freedom and south-south solidarity. In its 50 years, the Group of 77 has solidified the global South as a coalition of nations, aspiring for a global partnership for peace and development. The Group of 77 is recognized for its work to promote international cooperation for development towards a prosperous and peaceful world. The commitment and dedication of the Group of 77 in selflessly shaping world affairs has benefited billions of lives worldwide.

Contenu

FOREWORD PREFACE INTRODUCTION THE EARLY DAYS OF THE GROUP OF 77 CHAPTER I: THE GENESIS OF THE GROUP OF 77 CHAPTER II: MINISTERIAL MEETINGS OF THE GROUP OF 77 IN PREPARATION FOR UNCTAD CONFERENCES CHAPTER III: MEETINGS OF THE GROUP OF 77 IN PREPARATION FOR THE CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION CHAPTER IV: SPECIAL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCES AND OTHER HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS OF THE GROUP OF 77 CHAPTER V: HIGH-LEVEL CONFERENCES OF THE GROUP OF 77 ON SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION CHAPTER VI: ANNUAL MEETINGS OF MINISTERS FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE GROUP OF 77 CHAPTER VII: SESSIONS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL FOLLOW-UP AND COORDINATION COMMITTEE ON SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION (IFCC) CHAPTER VIII: GROUP OF 77 SOUTH SUMMITS Annex I: Acronyms Annex II: List of the original signatories of the Joint Declaration of 77 developing countries Annex III: Evolution of the membership of the Group of 77 since 1964