Global Development Initiative

Global Development Initiative

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.

The international community must pursue the larger interests of all countries, respond to people's concerns, and restore development to the center of the international agenda.

Xi Jinping Aug. 24, 2023

Core Principles

The GDI will stay committed to:

Development as a Priority

People-Centered Approach

Benefits for All

Innovation-Driven Development

Harmony Between Man and Nature

Results-Oriented Actions

Areas of Cooperation

Poverty Alleviation

Food Security

COVID-19 and Vaccines

Financing for Development

Climate Change and Green Development

Industrialization

Digital Economy

Connectivity

Mechanisms

News

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XI'S HIGHLIGHTS
China, Serbia decide to build community with shared future

The Chinese leader called on the two sides to highlight the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship and keep to its general direction, saying that China supports Serbia in upholding independence and pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions, and supports its efforts in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

2024-05-09
XI'S HIGHLIGHTS
Full text of Xi's signed article in French media

While opening up itself, China also encourages Chinese companies to go global. France is advancing re-industrialization based on green innovation, whereas China is accelerating the development of new quality productive forces. Our two countries can deepen cooperation on innovation and jointly promote green development.

2024-05-05
GDI NEWS
China's top legislator holds talks with speaker of Moroccan House of Representatives

China appreciates Morocco's support for the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and its participation in the GDI, and welcomes Morocco to support and participate in the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative.

2024-05-17

Opinion

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 contributes to development for all through GDI Looking ahead, the GDI is on track to keep up the good work for the global development cause.
GDI and GSI point way forward for economic bloc The Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, which President Xi proposed, while focusing on development and security, are aimed at helping developing countries realize the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
China's initiative to drive UN agenda forward The GDI welcomes the participation of international partners to jointly promote sustainable development. With many projects already in the pipeline and concerted efforts of global partners who share the same goal to promote sustainable development, it will make more contributions to expediting the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for people, the planet and prosperity.

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

Global Development Initiative vital for sustainable development It is to be hoped that more countries will sign on to the GDI after this latest summit to facilitate this goal.
China's Global Development Initiative helps achieve sustainable development goals, say Pakistani experts The initiative would help tackle the challenges of the world and facilitate the post-pandemic recovery, and Pakistan was one of the first countries to lend its strong support for it.
China's development initiatives welcomed The success of the Global Development Initiative, or GDI, proposed by China for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, drew praise from the United Nations.

Research

The latest research reports about the GDI, published worldwide

The Practical Achievements and Global Contributions of the Global Development Initiative

Released by Xinhua Institute at the high-level meeting on GDI Cooperation Outcomes hosted by China at the UN headquarters on Sept. 19, 2023
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Progress Report on the Global Development Initiative

Launched by the Center for International Knowledge on Development on June 20, 2023
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Concept Note on the Global Clean Energy Cooperation Partnership

Released on Sept. 28, 2022
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