UN-India Global Capacity-Building Initiative ( UPSC Prelims)

News Context

India initiated projects in collaboration with the United Nations as part of the Global Capacity Building Initiative targeting Asia, Africa, and Caribbean countries.
  ● Genesis: This initiative was jointly launched by India and the United Nations in September 2023.  
  ● Objective: The aim is to share India’s development experiences, best practices, and expertise with Global South nations to expedite progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  
      ○ The initiative is executed through the new UN India SDG Country Fund and the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC).