Database: Governments supporting establishing a UN Convention on IDC

The Civil Society FfD Mechanism calls for the establishment of a UN Convention on International Development Cooperation (UN Convention on IDC)

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The below database tracks recent statements by governments calling for ambitious solutions supporting a UN Convention on International Development Cooperation.

Group/Member State	Year	Link	Excerpt
G77 and China	2025	Link to 3rdPrepCom Statement	We require a recognition that North-South cooperation remains the main channel of international development cooperation, the fact that the target for developed countries to provide 0.7% of GNI in ODA has not been met once since its formal approval, recognition of the trillions owed to developing countries in terms of unmet ODA commitments and concern about the shift of ODA towards humanitarian and crisis situations. We regret that the G77 proposal for a multilateral process for defining the parameters and objectives of ODA has not been incorporated and request for its inclusion.. call on developed countries yet to do so to set concrete and binding timeframes for achieving ODA targets.
LDC Group	2025	Link to 3rd PrepCom Statement	It fails to recognize the unmet commitment and the pressures those unmet commitments create on developing countries, in particular LDCs. We suggest referring the responsibility of meeting the set targets.. We propose a binding deadline for developed countries to submit concrete plans to meet these targets. However, we strongly suggest that the action must refer to developed countries for the fulfillment of these target in a timely and predictable manner.
Pakistan	2025	Link to 3rd PrepCom Statement	We echo the G77 and China's proposal on a multilateral process on defining parameters and objectives of ODA. We request ECOSOC, through an inter-governmental process, to determine the modalities of a revitalised DCF, including how it can be better utilised to deepen exchange, monitor delivery and promote learning and sharing of experiences.
G77 and China	2024	Link to Elements Paper Submission	Stress the need for a transparent and inclusive multilateral process under UN auspices for agreeing on a common understanding of parameters andobjectives of ODA flows.
Pakistan, Egypt and Nigeria	2024	Link to Elements Paper Submission	• Express concern at cuts in ODA by developed countries and recognise the trillions owed to developing countries in terms of unmet ODA commitments. • Stress the need for a transparent and inclusive multilateral process under UN auspices for agreeing on a common understanding of parameters and objectives of ODA flows Enhance the quality, impact and effectiveness of international development cooperation, including by reducing fragmentation, accelerating the untying of aid, and aligning development cooperation flows with developing countries priorities, needs and plans.
Brazil	2024	Link to Elements Paper Submission	We also encourage the establishment of an enhanced transparency framework, under the auspices of the UN, to harmonize concepts and standards as well as monitor ODA financial flows. This mechanism should be transparent, participatory, and responsive to the needs of developing countries, which are the primary beneficiaries of such assistance. By enhancing accountability and ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and equitably, this mechanism would align aid flows with the priorities and challenges faced by recipient nations, thereby fostering more effective and sustainable development outcomes.
Zambia	2024	Link to Elements Paper Submission	Agree on a UN Convention on International Development Cooperation, including establishing a mechanism for the fulfilment of the trillions in unmet ‘aid debt’ owed to the Global South through decades.