Yemi Osinbajo Appointed Co-Chair of Global Coalition to Redefine Development Cooperation

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Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed co-chair of a newly launched international coalition aimed at redefining global development cooperation, marking a significant moment for Africa’s growing influence in global policy conversations.

The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, where global political and economic leaders are gathered to address pressing international challenges. Former Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya was also named co-chair of the coalition.

According to details shared at the forum, the new initiative seeks to build a shared global vision for development cooperation that moves beyond traditional aid-based models. Instead, it emphasizes partnership, sustainability, innovation, and mutual accountability between developed and developing economies.

Osinbajo’s appointment underscores Africa’s expanding role in shaping global development strategies, particularly as the continent pushes for solutions rooted in self-reliance, institutional reform, and long-term economic resilience. Observers say his legal, academic, and governance background positions him as a strong voice in conversations on inclusive growth and sustainable development.

The coalition is expected to engage governments, multilateral institutions, private sector leaders, and civil society actors in rethinking how international development cooperation is designed and delivered in a rapidly changing global landscape.

iNewsAfrica will continue to monitor developments around this initiative and its implications for Africa and the Global South.