#HLPF2026 - Leah Mitaba on South-South and Triangular Cooperation

At the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), Leah Mitaba Executive Director at Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) reflects on the growing importance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in advancing sustainable development and strengthening civil society action. Drawing on the findings of Forus' newly launched report on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Leah discusses how peer learning, solidarity, and knowledge exchange between civil society actors are helping to build more inclusive and locally driven development solutions. She also highlights the importance of women’s leadership in shaping development agendas sharing her experience participating in the Forus Leadership Development Programme, and explains why strong civil society networks are essential for amplifying community voices and influencing decision-making at local, national, and global levels. 📖 Discover how cooperation beyond traditional development models can help create more equitable, participatory, and sustainable pathways to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. #HLPF2026 #Forus #SouthSouthCooperation #TriangularCooperation #CivilSociety #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #GlobalCooperation #LeaveNoOneBehind #Agenda2030 #CivilSocietyNetworks #HLPF #DevelopmentCooperation Learn more about Forus and our work on global cooperation and civil society strengthening: https://www.forus-international.org/en/extra/hub/resources-publications Explore our Leadership Development Programme: https://www.forus-international.org/en/leadership-development-program