Page 3 - Echoes of the Global South V2

CONTENTS

Executive Summary 3
Abstract 5

1. Introduction 5

2. Understanding Geoeconomics in a Multipolar World 8

3. A Global South Perspective on Growth,
Trade, Investment and Regional Cooperation 11
3.1. Regional Variations and Historical Context 11
3.2. Economic Landscape in the Global South 12
3.3. Structural Constraints 17
3.4. Strategic Responses to Structural Constraints 19

4. Strategic Economic Behaviour and Geoeconomic

Influence of the Global South 20
4.1. Geoeconomic Strategies of Emerging Partners 21
4.2. Non-Western Actors in a West-dominated Landscape 25

5. Financing SDGs in the Global South: New Partnerships

and Their Potential Impact 27
5.1. Emerging South-South and Triangular Partnerships as a Solution 28
5.2. Localised Financing Models and Frugal Technologies 28
5.3. The Role of Regional Financing Institutions and Multilateral Platforms 29

6. Policy Recommendations for Strengthening
Geoeconomic Strategies 29

Principle 1: Enhancing Economic Resilience and Diversification 30
Principle 2: Promoting Regional Cooperation and Integration 31
Principle 3: Leveraging Technological Advancements 32
Principle 4: Fostering Sustainable Development 33

Principle 5: Strengthening Global South Voices in International Forums 34

7. Conclusion 35