https://en.sputniknews.africa/20251109/south-south-collaboration-is-about-problem-solving-expert-says--1080805378.html
'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert Says
'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert Says
Sputnik Africa
As the world’s economic and climate powers prepare to convene in the Global South for two pivotal summits, a leading African analyst has issued a stark warning... 09.11.2025, Sputnik Africa
2025-11-09T16:09+0100
2025-11-09T16:09+0100
2025-11-24T17:11+0100
african currents
podcasts
sputnik africa
africa
central africa
east africa
north africa
west africa
southern africa
brazil
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e9/0b/18/1080808656_0:88:400:313_1920x0_80_0_0_edb5908c1e22478a89c3160e7ccc25b1.jpg
'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert Says
Sputnik Africa
As the world’s economic and climate powers prepare to convene in the Global South for two pivotal summits, a leading African analyst has issued a stark warning that the regions must leverage this historic moment to move beyond symbolic rhetoric and secure binding, actionable outcomes that reshape an unjust global system.
The hosting of COP30 and the G20 Summit in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, represents a critical, symbolic juncture. However, for this moment to be transformative, it must move beyond symbolism to a strategic, coordinated, and self-authored assertion of power by the Global South. The goal is not to reject the existing global system but to redesign and rebalance it, shifting from dependence and reaction to ownership and proactive agenda-setting.African Currents spoke with Dr. Margaret Monyani, founder of OLAM Africa, on how hosting the COP30 and G20 summits allows the Global South to leverage its influence and reshape the global agenda for greater equity.Want to hear more from our guest? Catch the full conversation on the African Currents podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.You’ll find our episodes not just on the website, but also on Telegram.► You can also stream our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict.► Check out all the episodes of African Currents.
africa
central africa
east africa
north africa
west africa
southern africa
brazil
johannesburg
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
2025
Chimauchem Nwosu
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/06/0b/1066992175_0:0:278:278_100x100_80_0_0_b5f6eaa3b85dbfcd0266ea860848a996.jpg
Chimauchem Nwosu
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/06/0b/1066992175_0:0:278:278_100x100_80_0_0_b5f6eaa3b85dbfcd0266ea860848a996.jpg
News
en_EN
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Sputnik Africa
feedback@sputniknews.com
+74956456601
MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“
Chimauchem Nwosu
https://cdn1.img.sputniknews.africa/img/07e8/06/0b/1066992175_0:0:278:278_100x100_80_0_0_b5f6eaa3b85dbfcd0266ea860848a996.jpg
podcasts, sputnik africa, africa, central africa, east africa, north africa, west africa, southern africa, brazil, johannesburg, global south, cop29 in azerbaijan, g20, аудио
podcasts, sputnik africa, africa, central africa, east africa, north africa, west africa, southern africa, brazil, johannesburg, global south, cop29 in azerbaijan, g20, аудио
'South-South Collaboration is About Problem-Solving,' Expert Says
As the world’s economic and climate powers prepare to convene in the Global South for two pivotal summits, a leading African analyst has issued a stark warning that the regions must leverage this historic moment to move beyond symbolic rhetoric and secure binding, actionable outcomes that reshape an unjust global system.
The hosting of COP30 and the G20 Summit in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, represents a critical, symbolic juncture.
However, for this moment to be transformative, it must move beyond symbolism to a strategic, coordinated, and self-authored assertion of power by the Global South. The goal is not to reject the existing global system but to redesign and rebalance it, shifting from dependence and reaction to ownership and proactive agenda-setting.
African Currents spoke with Dr. Margaret Monyani, founder of OLAM Africa, on how hosting the COP30 and G20 summits allows the Global South to leverage its influence and reshape the global agenda for greater equity.
"We see the political division internationally [...]. The international system is economically fragile. And also environmentally on the edge [...]. [The Global] South isn't speaking from theory. These conversations have to be spoken from lived experience. And I think that's one starting point. So for Brazil and the [Global] South, you know, COP30 is a chance to show that development and conservation don't have to be opposites [...]. The South-South collaboration isn't about ideology. It's about survival with dignity, because our context is very different. So when we talk about South-South cooperation, we are not talking about abstract diplomacy. We are talking about shared problem solving," Dr. Monyani said.
Want to hear more from our guest? Catch the full conversation on the African Currents podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
You’ll find our episodes not just on the website, but also on
Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of African Currents. 
