Q. With reference to the Voice of the Global South Summit, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It is initiative launched by the G20 countries aimed at involving countries of the Global South in capacity building process for climate change.
2.‘DAKSHIN’, launched by India at the recent Voice of the Global South Summit, is a Global Centre for excellence for the Global South countries.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Voice of the Global South Summit is not a G20 initiative, but rather an initiative of India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It was launched in 2022 with the aim of providing a platform for countries in the Global South to share their perspectives and priorities on global issues, particularly those related to sustainable development, climate change, and economic cooperation.
India hosted the first Voice of the Global South Summit in January, 2023 under the theme ‘Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose’. The second Voice of the Global South Summit is being hosted under the theme “Together for Everyone’s Growth, Together for Everyone’s Trust’’.
Statement 2 is correct. The DAKSHIN initiative, which stands for “Development Assistance Knowledge Sharing Hub for International Networks,” is a Global Centre of Excellence launched by India under the Voice of the Global South Summit. The DAKSHIN initiative aims to support countries of the Global South in building their capacity to address challenges related to sustainable development, including climate change, through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and technical assistance.
Source: ForumIAS
