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ISSCAD 10th Anniversary Celebration

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026

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Market Impact

This event has minimal direct impact on financial markets as it primarily concerns academic and diplomatic cooperation. However, the continued focus on South-South cooperation by entities like China could indirectly influence future economic development and trade relations among developing nations.

Education Government International Relations
Event Summary

The Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) at Peking University celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 29, 2026, with a forum on sustainable development in the Global South. Founded in 2016, Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) focuses on studying development through the experiences of developing countries, particularly drawing on the experience of China. The event brought together government leaders, scholars, and diplomats, including Ismail Zabeeh from Maldives, Eric Dodoo-Amoo from Ghana, and Arkebe Oqubay from Ethiopia. Officials from China — China International Development Cooperation Agency, China — Ministry of Public Security (China), and China — Ministry of Public Security (China) reaffirmed their commitment to Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD). Justin Yifu Lin, honorary dean of Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) and former chief economist of the World Bank Group, expressed aspirations for the institute to become a globally recognized center for knowledge exchange among developing nations. Abigail Shoniwa, Zimbabwe's ambassador to China, highlighted the impact of Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) programs on Zimbabwean policymakers.

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100 Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development celebrated anniversary
80 Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development trained officials
60 China — China International Development Cooperation Agency reaffirmed commitment Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development
60 China — Ministry of Public Security (China) reaffirmed commitment Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development
50 Justin Yifu Lin laid out aspiration Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development
40 Arkebe Oqubay called for deepening
40 Abigail Shoniwa noted policymakers drew Zimbabwe
Entities Involved
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Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development
The Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) celebrated its 10th anniversary, reaffirming its role as a platform for talent development, policy research, and international exchange among developing countries.
Importance 100 Sentiment 30
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China
China's development experience is a key focus of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD), and its government agencies reaffirmed commitment to the institute.
Importance 70 Sentiment 10
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Justin Yifu Lin
Justin Yifu Lin, honorary dean of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) and former chief economist of the World Bank Group, outlined the institute's aspirations.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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China — China International Development Cooperation Agency
Officials from the China — China International Development Cooperation Agency reaffirmed their commitment to the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD).
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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China — Ministry of Public Security (China)
Officials from the Ministry of Commerce reaffirmed their commitment to the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD).
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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China — Ministry of Public Security (China)
Officials from the Ministry of Education reaffirmed their commitment to the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD).
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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World Bank Group
Justin Yifu Lin, honorary dean of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD), is a former chief economist of the World Bank Group.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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He Guangcai
He Guangcai, Peking University Council Chair, reaffirmed commitment to the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD).
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Arkebe Oqubay
Arkebe Oqubay, a former senior minister of Ethiopia, spoke at the anniversary forum on deepening South-South cooperation.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Abigail Shoniwa
Abigail Shoniwa, Zimbabwe's ambassador to China, highlighted the impact of Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) programs on Zimbabwean policymakers.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Maldives
Ismail Zabeeh, a former state minister in Maldives, enrolled as a doctoral student at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD).
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Ghana
Eric Dodoo-Amoo, who heads the China Desk of the Ministry of Finance of Ghana, is an Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) graduate.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Ethiopia
Arkebe Oqubay, a former senior minister of Ethiopia, spoke at the anniversary forum, emphasizing South-South cooperation.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Zimbabwe
Abigail Shoniwa, Zimbabwe's ambassador to China, noted that Zimbabwean policymakers have drawn on insights from Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) programs.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Ismail Zabeeh
Ismail Zabeeh, a former state minister of Maldives, enrolled as a doctoral student at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD).
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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