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Part I: The Negotiating Context
7. The G-77 and China
The need for G-77 and China /
The membership of G-77 and China /
The purpose of G-77 and China /
The challenges in the G-77 and China /
Tips and tricks
7.5 Tips and tricks
Master the internal procedures and workings of the group. Be active within the group.
All G-77 members speak through G-77. If you haven't discussed your position in G-77, don't discuss it in public.
Assign responsibility for each negotiating issue to different colleagues within the G-77.
Always attempt to put a proposal in writing and put it before the group in advance.
Listen very carefully to the views of others and see if you are talking the same language.
Identify the key G-77 interests and pursue them under each issue, unless they are incompatible with your national interests.
Exchange ideas and approaches informally among the G-77 members.
Try to understand the strengths and weaknesses of G-77, and try to contribute to minimizing its weaknesses.
Some delegates tend to dominate the discussions (in particular English speaking delegates). Try to find ways of communicating to ensure that you too have a chance. Written submissions are one way to affect the agenda and the internal process.
Ensure that individuals with language skills are included on your national delegations.
Capitalize on the size of the group and avoid feeling powerless against wealthier nations.
For more information read:
Journal of the Group of 77, e-mail [G-77off@undp.org]
Sridharan, K. (1998). G-15 and South-South Cooperation: Promise and Performance, Third World Quarterly, Vol. 19, No. 3, 357-373.
For more information visit:
G-77: http://www.G-77.org/
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