Imbued with the global geostrategic balance of the post-war period, the framework of traditional inter-State global governance has been called into question by the sudden appearance in the international debate of new political and economic operators that do not identify with the North-South debate. With regard to issues such as climate change, development assistance or intellectual property rights, emerging countries are already playing a decisive role in the construction of the new global governance system.

Having sought to reinforce their role in the intergovernmental system by asserting their leadership within the group of developing countries, they have formed more restricted alliances according to the subject. They have also gained a foothold in new international agreements, such as global funds or processes. They have thus established themselves as key actors in the discussion on modes of international governance in the face of a struggling Europe and a United States critical of the multilateral regulation of global issues.

IDDRI provides elements of understanding in its fields of competence (natural resources, climate and energy, trade, development assistance, etc.). After taking stock of knowledge and research underway, it will organize a first international meeting in July 2007 in Paris to compare points of view.