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Global Development Initiative

Building on 2030 SDGs for Stronger, Greener and Healthier Global Development

The Global Development Initiative (GDI) was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the general debate of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2021.

It aims to pool efforts to tackle challenges, promote post-COVID recovery and seize opportunities so as to open up a bright future for achieving common sustainable development and building a global development community.

Chinese Perspectives

We believe that humankind today lives in a global village, and real development can be achieved only when all countries achieve development. Luo Zhaohui, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency
China made clear its plan to adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence as a leading fixture of its foreign policy back in 1953. Beijing has proposed two more major initiatives over the past two years: the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative. Prof. Wang Yiwei, Renmin University of China

China a source of certainty in world of turbulence and transformation The world is rapidly changing, and it is once again experiencing the turbulence of transformation. As in days gone by, people are trying to read the signs to divine what shape the future will take.
China-Gambia ties provide an example of South-South cooperation Over the past 50 years since China and The Gambia formally established diplomatic relations in 1974, their relationship has steadily progressed along the path of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.
Jointly build Asia-Pacific community with a shared future through high-quality development Over the past 35 years, Asia-Pacific regional cooperation has yielded fruitful results thanks to joint efforts by regional economies, driven by a commitment to openness and inclusiveness.

Global Voices

The Global Development Initiative (GDI) and Global Security Initiative (GSI) proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping were in the interest of all peoples.
Miguel Diaz-Canel, Cuban President
The Chinese leader proposed the GDI "to help revive global efforts to achieve the SDGs. Since then, this Group of Friends has grown to 60 member states."
Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General

China major contributor to global poverty alleviation, peace China's impact on global poverty alleviation, peace, stability, and sustainable development has resonated worldwide, shaping the future of international cooperation.
FOCAC's forward-looking message on China-Africa ties Africa's leaders require a strong partner to help them overcome the remaining socioeconomic constraints of colonialism and neo-colonialism. They recognize that China represents their best opportunity for developing their nations.
Historic plenums path to modernization Today, China is accelerating its modernization in a revolutionary manner. It possesses all the resources, particularly human talent, to offer new solutions to global problems. It would be a strategic blunder of immense proportions for the West to disconnect from such an ambition, which has a potential epoch-making impact.

Global Development Initiative

Building on 2030 SDGs for Stronger, Greener and Healthier Global Development

Core Principles

Innovation-Driven Development

Harmony Between Man and Nature

Results-Oriented Actions

Development as a Priority

People-Centered Approach

Benefits for All

Innovation-Driven Development

Harmony Between Man and Nature

Results-Oriented Actions

Development as a Priority

People-Centered Approach

Benefits for All

Areas of Cooperation

Climate Change and Green Development

Industrialization

Digital Economy

Connectivity

Poverty Alleviation

Food Security

COVID-19 and Vaccines

Financing for Development