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13 DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION Three objectives to achieve development and solidarity The objectives of the 3 2-C Initiative for Effective Technical Cooperation are: • Setting up a mechanism of coordination towards achiev- ing sustainable development on the ground • Strengthening existing partnerships among member countries’ TCAs and with IsDB, and deepening their relations for mutual benefits • Contributing towards shaping and influencing the global agenda of technical cooperation, as well as South-South and Triangular Cooperation. The three pillars of success Derived from the meetings in Jakarta and Jeddah, the Roadmap 2017–2020 of the 3 2-C Initiative for Effective Technical Cooperation is structured around three pillars: Pillar 1: Convergence and Complementarity (high level/upstream) Meaning : Convergence on strategic agenda and comple- mentarity based on comparative advantage. Purpose : Setting up strategic partnerships and synergy among TCAs, as well as with IsDB, and increasing the stra- tegic positioning and engagement of the TCAs for shaping the international agenda and architecture of technical coop- eration and South-South and Triangular Cooperation. Implications : Moving together at the international level and building on each other’s strength to ensure that the resources are most efficiently used in pursuit of the joint objectives and results. This will imply harmonising positions at the international level, adopting joint approaches, developing common understanding and vision and conducting joint planning and programming. Examples : • Strengthening the capacity of the member countries’ governments and national stakeholders to engage in effective technical cooperation and the South-South and Triangular Cooperation • Conducting joint efforts to develop the capacity of exist- ing and/or newly established agencies • Developing tools and approaches for fundraising, lever- aging and co-financing. Pillar 2: Coordination and Collaboration (field level/downstream) Meaning : Coordination of field operations and collabora- tion by sharing knowledge and resources. Purpose : Promoting the implementation of joint operations (programmes and projects) whenever feasible and mutually agreeable among TCAs and with IsDB, toward achieving specific goals and enhancing the efficiency of technical cooperation efforts. Implications : Working together in the field and devoting joint resources (workforce and financial) for selected areas with the aim of maximising the benefits and the impact (tangible benefits/outcome). Examples : • Carrying out multi-sector interventions in one country through the implementation of joint integrated operations (multi-sector operations in specific geographical areas) • Carrying out cross-country interventions through the implementation of joint operations in a specific sector for multiple countries (cross-country or regional opera- tions) • Reinforcing results-oriented approaches among the TCAs, including the establishment of specific procedures for designing, monitoring and evaluating joint operations and harmonising operational practices and standards. Pillar 3: Capitalisation on Knowledge and Communication Meaning : Capitalising on acquired knowledge to improve the work and communicating successful initiatives and projects for branding and visibility purposes. Purpose : Promoting learning from technical cooperation experiences; the development of partnership initiatives; peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange in specific sectors or subsectors. Implications : Capturing and sharing the knowledge and know-how gained by working together to the purpose of ensuring sustainability, increasing visibility and creating long-term and permanent competitive advantage. Examples : • Systematising knowledge-capturing through success stories and other means, and publishing them at the national, regional and global level • Producing periodic reports on technical cooperation and South-South and Triangular Cooperation initia- tives, supported by specific indicators highlighting IsDB member countries’ efforts • Carrying out joint needs and supply assessments in specific sectors or subsectors