🌍 At the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" summit in Tianjin on the Chinese mainland, President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). This new blueprint calls for sovereign equality, respect for international law, genuine multilateralism, and people-centered, concrete cooperation.
Reforming global governance
Professor Liu Baocheng from the University of International Business and Economics says the GGI pushes for a more just, equitable and effective international order. By rejecting unilateralism and putting people first, the initiative aims to clear up today's confusions and turbulences.
Facing a polycrisis
Paul Frimpong, Executive Director of the Africa-China Center for Policy and Advisory, notes that we are in a worldwide polycrisis—from climate change to health security and geopolitical splits. Professor Liu warns that a lack of confidence erodes trust, weakening key players like the WTO, IMF, and UN.
Africa's call for fair play
“Africa is home to 1.5 billion people and 54 countries, yet not a single African nation holds a permanent seat on the UN Security Council,” Frimpong points out. “If you are not on the table, then always you are the meal.” He argues that reforms in representation and financing are crucial to keep these institutions relevant.
Partner, not spectator
The GGI casts Africa as an active partner in global governance rather than a passive recipient. Frimpong explains that the initiative aligns with Agenda 2063 and Africa’s demands for climate justice and tech inclusion. It’s all about development, equity, and inclusivity taking center stage 🌟.
What's next?
As the GGI rolls out—think of it like a major app update for global cooperation—it could reshape how the Global South is heard on the world stage. For news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, students, diaspora communities, and curious explorers, this is a story to watch—because real people and real changes are at the heart of this blueprint 💡.
Reference(s):
Global Governance Initiative: a new era for the Global South
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