Global Perspectives on Triangular Co-operation 2025

Development co-operation is at a crossroads. Multiple crises geopolitical shifts shrinking budgets and growing needs demand new ways of working-partnerships that are inclusive resilient and fit for today's realities. Triangular co-operation offers such a model. It breaks with traditional donor-recipient and aid dynamics builds trust across divides and mobilises finance knowledge and innovation from diverse partners. By doing so it creates platforms to co-design solutions to global challenges. This report the second joint publication by the OECD and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) explores the future of triangular co-operation through a foresight lens. It analyses global data trends highlights triangular partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region and examines opportunities for engaging the private sector. More than a reference for the latest evidence and thematic debates the report aims to spark discussion and inspire change-re-thinking development co-operation advancing systemic transformation and promoting triangular and inclusive partnerships for a more sustainable world.