Third Africa High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development (HLFSSTrC)
Theme: The Role of the Global South in Reshaping the New International Order
Date: 7–9 May 2025
Venue: International Convention Centre, Freetown – Sierra Leone
Organized by: African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), with support from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), USAID, Saudi Fund for Development, GIZ, and others
Status: Education in Crisis (EiC) Participated
Overview:
Education in Crisis (EiC) proudly participated in the Third Africa High-Level Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation for Sustainable Development. This continental gathering brought together policymakers, ministers, experts, youth, and civil society to advance sustainable development and cooperation among countries of the Global South.
The forum served as a platform to:
- Strengthen collaboration across the Global South.
- Discuss governance, food security, education, industrialisation, and health.
- Share national and regional initiatives aligned with Agenda 2063 and the SDGs.
- Highlight youth-led solutions through the Agenda 2063 Youth Exhibition.
Key Themes Explored:
- The impact of BRICS+ and geopolitical shifts on Africa’s global influence.
- Building resilient national ecosystems for effective SSTrC.
- Financing Africa’s development through new global financial structures.
- Engaging youth, women, and diaspora in promoting good governance.
Strategic Partners Included:
African Union Commission, AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB, IsDB, WFP, UNDP, Saudi Fund for Development, GIZ, AMCI, RCI, JICA, and others.
Why It Matters:
The HLFSSTrC is a vital platform that uplifts Africa’s voice and actions in global development dialogues. EiC’s participation reflects our commitment to shaping inclusive, youth-driven solutions to today’s challenges.
