G-77

What G-77 does

The Group of 77 (G-77) is an intergovernmental coalition of 134 developing countries, founded on 15 June 1964 by the joint declaration of 77 developing nations at the conclusion of the first United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It operates as the largest intergovernmental grouping of developing countries within the UN system, representing approximately four-fifths of the world's population. G-77 coordinates member states' positions on international economic, trade, development, and environmental issues, negotiating collectively through UN bodies, the WTO, and Bretton Woods institutions (via its G-24 affiliate). Its primary products are diplomatic outputs: statements, press releases, ministerial declarations, and the monthly G-77 Journal (published since 1982).

G-77's business model is non-commercial. It is funded through voluntary contributions from its 133+ member states, with revenue mechanics entirely dependent on member-due compliance (only 14 of 133 members were current on full dues per the Havana Summit decision). The organization is governed by a rotating chairmanship among member states, with a small secretariat (1-10 staff) led by Executive Secretary Mourad Ahmia at the Office of the Chairman in the UN Secretariat Building in New York. It maintains six chapters at UN centers in Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome, Vienna, and Washington D.C., and operates subsidiary bodies including the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF), the Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP), the G-77 Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Consortium on Science, Technology and Innovation for the South (COSTIS).

Name

G-77

Legal name

The Group of 77

Website

https://g77.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Group of 77 (G-77) is an intergovernmental coalition of 134 developing countries that coordinates collective positions on trade, economic, and development issues within the UN system and global forums.

Ownership category

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Product category

Intergovernmental Coordination Services

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International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

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United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA), Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (BPADAAAB), Climate Policy, Governance & NDC Support (BPADALAA), Stakeholder Engagement & ESG Governance (Policies, KPIs, incentives) (EUAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Intergovernmental coalition
• South-south cooperation
• Developing nations advocacy
• Multilateral trade negotiations
• Un policy coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Member contributions: The G-77 is funded through voluntary contributions from its member states. Only 14 countries out of 133 members had paid their full dues in accordance with the Havana Summit decision. The Office of the Chairman relies on member contributions to fund its operations and activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Group of 77 (G-77) is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations system, coordinating positions among its 133+ member states on international economic, trade, development, climate, and sustainable development issues. It facilitates South-South cooperation, administers the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF) for technical and economic cooperation among developing countries, and operates the Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP) agreement to enable preferential trade among members.

Product overview

The Group of 77 (G-77) is an intergovernmental organization and coalition of developing nations at the United Nations. It does not offer commercial technology products or services. The organization's primary activities include coordinating positions on international economic issues, facilitating South-South cooperation among member developing countries, publishing statements, press releases, and the G-77 Journal, and maintaining chapters in various UN cities (Geneva, Nairobi, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Washington D.C.). The organization also operates the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF) for South-South cooperation and participates in global trade negotiations through UNCTAD and WTO forums.

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Products and services

• G-77 Journal Monthly publication at UN Headquarters communicating G-77 positions, activities, statements, and developments to all member-state chapters worldwide; available in print and electronically.
• Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF) G-77-administered trust fund for South-South technical and economic cooperation, supporting catalytic projects in developing countries; funded in part through voluntary member-state contributions such as the USD 520,000 contribution from Thailand in September 2016.
• Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP) Intergovernmental agreement coordinated by G-77 facilitating preferential trade arrangements among developing countries to promote South-South trade and market access.
• Consortium on Science, Technology and Innovation for the South (COSTIS)

Quantifiable outcome

• Led to establishment of UNCTAD in 1964
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77 works closely with UNCTAD on trade and development issues affecting developing countries. The organization participates in UNCTAD conferences and advocates for developing country interests in trade negotiations.
• WTO (World Trade Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77 coordinates developing country positions prior to WTO ministerial meetings and negotiations, working to ensure developing nations' interests are reflected in trade agreements.
• Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund (PGTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77-administered trust fund for South-South technical and economic cooperation among developing countries. Established 1986, supports catalytic projects in developing nations.
• Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77 coordinates the Global System of Trade Preferences among developing countries, an agreement facilitating preferential trade arrangements among member states.
• UNCTADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77 Chapter in Geneva works with UNCTAD on trade, investment and development issues. MOU signed between UNCTAD and UNDP to strengthen developing countries' integration into global economy.
• UNCTADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic investment alliance between UNCTAD and UNIDO launched to boost investment in developing countries, combining comparative advantages of both organizations.
• South Centre (Geneva)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntergovernmental organization of developing countries that conducts research and provides policy advice to support G-77 member states.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77 works with UNDP on South-South cooperation initiatives. UNDP provides support through the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation and has been called G-77's 'most reliable partner of the South'.
• Group of 24 (G-24)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-24 is the counterpart of G-77 in the Bretton Woods institutions (World Bank, IMF) in Washington D.C., representing G-77 interests in these institutions.
• G-77 Chamber of Commerce and Industry (G-77 CCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary body of G-77 promoting economic and technical cooperation among businesses in developing countries. Operates G-77 CCI Bank and organizes general conferences.
• Consortium on Science, Technology and Innovation for the South (COSTIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG-77 affiliated consortium focused on promoting science, technology and innovation cooperation among developing countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD): UNCTAD was itself established through G-77's advocacy in 1964 and remains the primary UN body for trade, investment, and development issues. The two work closely on developing-country trade positions and G-77 chapters in Geneva operate alongside UNCTAD.
• World Trade Organization (WTO): G-77 coordinates developing-country positions prior to WTO ministerial conferences, making WTO a key institutional counterpart. While WTO is a broader trade-governance body, it is the principal forum where G-77's coordinated trade positions are deployed.
• African Union (AU): A continental intergovernmental organization coordinating economic, political, and development positions of African member states, many of whom are also G-77 members. Comparable as a regional coordination body with overlapping developing-country agenda.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): UNDP is described as G-77's 'most reliable partner of the South,' supporting South-South cooperation initiatives. Comparable as a UN-system actor with overlapping mandate on developing-country development cooperation.
• Commonwealth of Nations: An intergovernmental association of 56 member states, a large share of which are developing countries with shared interests in trade preferences, development financing, and climate. Comparable as a multilateral coordination body with overlapping developing-country members.

Direct peers

• Group of 24 (G-24): The G-24 is formally the G-77's counterpart in the Bretton Woods institutions (IMF/World Bank), coordinating developing-country positions on international monetary and financial issues. Same membership base, complementary mandate, and joint chairmanship make it the most directly comparable intergovernmental grouping.
• Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): The NAM is the largest intergovernmental forum of states outside major power blocs, with overlapping developing-country membership and a similar coordination role across UN forums. Both organizations share members and routinely coordinate political positions at the UN General Assembly.
• Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): The OIC is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN, with significant overlap in developing-country membership and overlapping mandates on economic cooperation, development, and trade among member states.
• South Centre: An intergovernmental organization of developing countries headquartered in Geneva that conducts research and policy analysis to support G-77 member states. Functions as a think-tank arm closely aligned with G-77's mandate.

Emerging players

• BRICS: An intergovernmental association of major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and expanded members) that increasingly articulates developing-country positions on trade, finance, and climate. Competes with G-77 for the Global South convening role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

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