Southern Voice joins IDS and FCDO multi-hazard research and response network
Southern Voice just joined the Multi-Hazard Resilience Network (MHRN), a new research and response network led by the Institute [...]
Southern Voice and World Economic Forum facilitate content partnership for members
Southern Voice announces the launch of a new content partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Strategic Intelligence unit, [...]
Southern Voice Joins Global Policy Dialogue on Post-COP30 Climate Implementation
Plataforma CIPÓ, a Southern Voice member, concluded the 2026 Global Policy Dialogue on May 26th in Salvador, Bahia, after [...]
The Future of International Development Cooperation: Insights from the Global South
International development cooperation (IDC) is undergoing a period of significant change. Shifting geopolitical dynamics, evolving development priorities, climate challenges, growing debt burdens, technological transformation, and increasing demands for more equitable partnerships are reshaping how countries and institutions work together to address global development challenges.
PRESS RELEASE: Global South Survey Shows Faith in the United Nations but Questions Its Influence Distribution
A new survey published by Southern Voice finds that Global South respondents continue to see multilateral cooperation as necessary, while raising sharp concerns over unequal influence within the United Nations system.
Southern Voice and Partners Publish Policy Brief Series for 1 For 8 Billion Campaign
Southern Voice and partners examine how structural barriers, informal diplomacy, and institutional norms shape the selection of the next UN Secretary-General. Through perspectives from Bangladesh, Tanzania, Argentina, Pakistan, and Tunisia, the series explores leadership legitimacy, gender inclusion, and why multilateral systems continue to privilege certain leadership profiles over others globally.
Southern Voice launches new vodcast The Compass
The inaugural season of The Compass examines how the Global South can strengthen ownership over knowledge production, and how to reshape dominant global narratives. Across its five episodes, the series explores critical questions around who controls development narratives, how data and evidence are valued, and what it takes to ensure Southern perspectives are not only included, but lead. Featuring cross-regional dialogues, each episode highlights both shared challenges and context-specific insights, reinforcing the diversity and interconnectedness of the Southern Voice network.
Strengthening Think Tanks Project Workshop: Advancing Resilience, Collaboration, and Impact
This three-day workshop in Nairobi brought together think tanks, funders, and policymakers to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of Global South research institutions. Through collaboration and co-creation, participants explored practical ways to enhance evidence use, build partnerships, and develop a shared roadmap for more impactful, inclusive research for development.
Rethinking United Nations Leadership: A Global South Perspective
Based on responses from civil society actors, researchers, and policy experts across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the report examines concerns surrounding unequal influence, concentration of power, weak political authority, and limited Global South influence in global decision-making. At the same time, it reflects continued support for international cooperation and growing expectations for a United Nations that is more representative, credible, and politically balanced ahead of the next Secretary-General selection process.
Mobilising and Scaling Local Climate Action
As global warming nears critical tipping points, locally led climate action is essential for equitable and effective solutions. This policy brief explores barriers, enablers and scaling strategies, highlighting the need for community co-creation, flexible funding, private-sector incentives, multilevel coordination and just international partnerships to sustain impactful climate initiatives.
