A summit level group of developing countries spanning the globe, the G-15 provides a platform for articulation of common perceptions on the world situation and promotion of economic development through South-South cooperation and North-South dialogue.  Based on the common goal of enhanced growth and prosperity, the G-15 was established by 15 developing countries during the Ninth Non-Aligned Summit in September 1989. It presently has 17 members, comprising of an important cross-section of countries from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is current Chairman of the Group.

H. E. Ms. Tamara Kunanayakam (right), Chairperson of the G-15 Personal Representatives, presenting her credentials at the United Nations Office in Geneva

Forthcoming Meetings: 8th Working Group Meeting on Institutional Mechanisms, 1 December 2011, Geneva  8th Working Group Meeting on Sectoral Cooperation, 14 December 2011, Geneva