G-15

G-15 is a group of developing countries at the United Nations. It was established during the Ninth Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in September 1989. The name stands for "Group of 15" but the group has grown to 18 members. The G-15 focuses on cooperation among developing countries in the areas of investment, trade, and technology.

History

The G-15 was established in response to the challenges faced by developing countries in the 1980s. These challenges included increased debt, decreased commodity prices, and increased protectionism in developed countries. The G-15 is a forum for developing countries to discuss and develop strategies that can respond to these challenges.

Members

The G-15 includes the following countries:

• Algeria
• Argentina
• Brazil
• Chile
• Egypt
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Nigeria
• Peru
• Senegal
• Sri Lanka
• Venezuela
• Zimbabwe

Objectives

The main objectives of the G-15 are to harness the potential for considerable and beneficial cooperation among developing countries, to provide a platform for the members to establish a significant and independent influence in international economic decision-making processes, and to enhance the role of developing countries in the international arena.

See also

• Group of 77
• Non-Aligned Movement
• Group of 24

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