South Africa’s African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF) emphasises co-operation with the African continent through promoting democracy, good governance, the prevention and resolution of conflict, socio-economic development and integration, humanitarian assistance, and human resource development. The ARF focuses on South-South and triangular co-operation projects with African countries, notably Southern African Development Community members. It also provides loans and other financial assistance. South Africa provides its bilateral development co-operation mainly through technical co‑operation.
South Africa holds the Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) from 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2025 under the theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability and advocates for a more substantial role of the G20 in support of the 2030 Agenda. South Africa co-chairs the International Forum on Total Official Support for Sustainable Development. South Africa also held the chairmanship of the African Union in 2020 when it prioritised peace and security; economic development; and continental integration through the operationalisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, infrastructure development to facilitate continental free trade, advancing the economic empowerment of women, and support for good governance and democracy.
This profile presents verified data on development assistance allocation. See the Development Co-operation Profiles.