India Flags Grave Concern Over Proposed UNDP Funding Cuts to South-South Cooperation

• India has expressed "grave concern" over the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) proposed 46% funding cut for the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC).
• Ambassador P Harish, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that this disproportionate cut would weaken a key pillar of the global development framework and compromise UNOSSC's capacity.
• South-South cooperation is vital for developing countries to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and India urged UNDP to reconsider the proposed allocation.
• UNDP Administrator Alexander De Croo cited an "exceptionally constrained and deteriorating funding environment," with further deep cuts expected in 2026.
• India highlighted its six-decade partnership with UNDP and its role in the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, supporting South-South cooperation across 70+ countries.