THE G77@50 AND THE STRUGGLE FOR A DECOLONIAL FUTURE
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G77, South Agency, Multilateralism, Decolonisation, Coloniality, DevelopmentAbstract
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This introductory article outlines the importance of the subject discussed in this edition of UNISA’s Latin American Report, the Group of 77+ China. It seeks to locate this discussion at the centre of the search for an alternative world to one that remains haunted by colonial legacies and new imperial designs. It makes the point that the G77 is born into an evolving pursuit of a dream for a world in which former colonies realise fully their aspirations for a future that is good for all. It shows that the G77 has played a crucial role in this, while it also poses questions about the Group’s ability to implement what it works so hard to reach consensus on.
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Accepted 2016-01-04
Published 2016-08-04
