Anti-racism, non-discrimination and equality of opportunity for development are central pillars of the right to development. The Declaration on the Right to Development enjoins States to take resolute steps to eliminate violations of human rights of people affected by racism and racial discrimination. In the present study, the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development examines racism and racial discrimination as barriers to the operationalization of the right to development in the context of State obligations, international cooperation and global partnerships. In the study, the Expert Mechanism seeks to provide guidance to States and other stakeholders on addressing the challenges and obstacles that racism and racial discrimination pose to operationalizing the right to development.