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An organisation of developing states within the United Nations, established in 1964 with 77 original members. | An organisation of developing states within the United Nations, established in 1964 with 77 original members. | ||
Although | Although membership of the G-77 subsequently increased substantially, the original name was retained because of its historical significance. | ||
Its aims include providing the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promoting South-South cooperation for development. | Its aims include providing the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promoting South-South cooperation for development. | ||
Revision as of 14:42, 20 January 2016
An organisation of developing states within the United Nations, established in 1964 with 77 original members.
Although membership of the G-77 subsequently increased substantially, the original name was retained because of its historical significance.
Its aims include providing the means for the countries of the South to articulate and promote their collective economic interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity on major international economic issues within the United Nations system, and promoting South-South cooperation for development.
Also known as the Group of 77 or G77.
