G77 – UPSC Prelims

Group of 77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations. It was established in 1964 by 77 developing countries.

Aim: To promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations and promote South-South cooperation for development.

Members: The members of G-77 have increased to 134 countries. However, the original name was retained due to its historic significance. India is one of the members of the G77.

Chairmanship: Guinea holds the chairmanship as of 2021.

Traditionally G77 speaks with a single voice before the 193-member General Assembly and also at all UN committee meetings and at international conferences.

The G77 grouping considers China as the member state. China is providing consistent political support to the G77 and even makes financial contributions.

But it doesn’t consider itself as the member of the group.

Hence official statements of the G77 are delivered in the name of the Group of 77 and China.