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Triangular co-operation

Triangular co-operation is when countries, international organisations, civil society, private sector, private philanthropy and others work together to co-create flexible, cost-effective and innovative solutions for reaching the SDGs. …learn more

Projects and partnerships

What is triangular co-operation?

One innovative, promising way of expanding global co-operation for sustainable development

Triangular co-operation helps to achieve the SDGs in innovative and collaborative ways and can provide solutions to overcome today's most pressing environmental, economic and social challenges, ensuring sustainable development in partner countries.

At the OECD we see the combination of three roles, which may revolve throughout the implementation of the initiative, as the common denominator in triangular initiatives:
  • The beneficiary partner seeks support to tackle a specific development challenge;
  • The pivotal partner has proven experience in the issue, and shares its resources, knowledge and expertise;
  • The facilitating partner helps connect the beneficiary and the pivotal partners, supporting their collaboration financially and technically.

 The roles may change throughout the life of a project.

  • There can be several actors at each edge of the triangle.
  • Those actors may be representing countries, international organisations, civil society, private sector, trade unions or private philanthrophy.
 Read more: Triangular Co-operation - Why does it matter?

Our Work

Analysis

 We assess the successes and challenges in triangular co-operation.
We also maintain a one-stop shop Triangular Co-operation library where all analysts and institutions can make their reports available.

Data and evidence

 We collect data, project documents, evaluation reports and other publications on how triangular co-operation works.

Dialogue

 We facilitate the discussion of triangular co-operation actors in international meetings.

Policy support

 We produce tools and guidelines and we support countries and stakeholders reinforcing their systems to enable effective triangular co-operation.

Advocacy

 The OECD is committed to promoting triangular co-operation globally and we are a core group member of the Global Partnership Initiative (GPI) on Effective Triangular Co-operation.