This report is the second joint publication of the OECD and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) that examines global trends in triangular co-operation. Triangular co-operation is an important modality for delivering the United Nations 2030 Agenda, and the Seville Commitment reaffirms that it is established as means of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters horizontal sharing of expertise, knowledge and resources contributed by all partners to deliver on a common objective. During this time of rapid transformation of the development co-operation ecosystem, the modality is attracting increased attention because of its development results and focus on partnership formation.
The OECD has been providing its members and the broader international community with regular analysis, data and evidence, dialogue, policy support, and communication on the effective use of triangular co-operation.
Since its establishment in 1975, the IsDB has championed South-South and triangular co-operation among its member countries as one of its key founding missions. By the close of 2024, its pioneering, homegrown Reverse Linkage mechanism has empowered more than 33 of its member countries to exchange knowledge, transfer expertise and share practical development solutions, thereby fostering autonomous and sustainable development.
This report is organised in four chapters. Chapter 1 explores the role of triangular co-operation in supporting sustainable development now and in the future. Chapter 2 identifies key global trends in the use of triangular co-operation using the latest available data at the global and regional levels and identifies some caveats to existing reporting practices. Chapter 3 focuses on triangular co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region. Chapter 4 provides a thematic focus on how the private sector is involved in triangular partnerships.