Doha Summit Urges Action on Social Development
The Second World Summit for Social Development ended in Doha on Thursday with a strong call for countries to quickly move beyond promises and ensure the Doha Political Declaration leads to clear progress in poverty reduction, decent work, and social inclusion.
Key Messages from the Closing Press Conference
“The Summit marked a deliberate shift from identifying gaps to acting on proven solutions,” said Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly.
“Copenhagen taught us 30 years ago that social development and inclusion are essential for strong societies,” she added. “We promised to leave no one behind. Social development is not a ‘nice to have’ nor an act of charity. It is in the self-interest of every country.”
She warned that today’s hunger and poverty stem not from scarcity but from conflict, inequality, and political failures. “One of the biggest problems is not money as such. It is rather how it is invested.”
Participation and Activities
- More than 40 Heads of State and Government
- Over 230 ministers and senior officials
- Nearly 14,000 attendees overall
The Summit featured formal plenary and roundtable discussions, along with over 250 “solution sessions” aimed at sharing practical strategies to expand social protection, enhance healthcare and education access, and promote dignified work.
Author's Summary
The Doha Summit emphasized turning social commitments into actionable progress by focusing on pragmatic solutions to global poverty, inequality, and inclusion challenges.
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