When Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at a virtual BRICS summit on September 8, he called for a fairer, more inclusive global system—one that amplifies voices from the Global South.
The GGI centers on upholding multilateralism, reforming global institutions and fully mobilizing resources to tackle challenges from climate threats to digital inequality.
At the summit, nine major emerging economies—including Russia, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Ethiopia and host Brazil—lauded the GGI’s clear roadmap for change. Shortly after its launch at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus meeting in the north Chinese mainland port city of Tianjin on September 1, dozens of nations—among them Malaysia, Slovakia, Nicaragua, Cuba and Nepal—along with institutions like the United Nations, voiced their endorsement.
Why is the GGI striking a chord? Many developing countries see it as addressing flaws in the current Western-led order, championing equal representation and shared decision-making. This momentum mirrors the growing clout of blocs like the SCO and BRICS, where the Global South has steadily risen from the sidelines to center stage.
For young entrepreneurs, tech innovators and change-makers worldwide, the GGI offers fresh avenues to influence global policy—whether steering sustainable development, shaping trade rules or bridging digital divides.
As cross-border challenges intensify, supporters believe the GGI’s collaborative spirit could unlock solutions that benefit communities everywhere, not just the powerful few.
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Here's why Global Governance Initiative is winning the Global South
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