India launches first phase of capacity-building projects for nine Countries under India-UN Initiative

New Delhi, Aug 1: India launched the first phase of four development projects across nine partner countries as part of its ‘India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative’. The programme aims to deepen South-South cooperation in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The launch event was presided over by Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, and attended by heads of missions from participating countries, UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp, diplomats, and representatives from UN agencies, ITEC partner institutions, and other stakeholders.

The newly launched projects will focus on four critical sectors, food security, health, vocational training, and census preparedness, and will be implemented in collaboration with UN agencies and partner institutions.

This initiative marks a key step in India’s efforts to leverage its development experience to support other countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.