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1 for 8 Billion: Rethinking Leadership at a Time of Multilateral Crisis
Multilateralism is now facing one of its deepest credibility crises in decades. Armed conflicts persist without resolution, democratic norms [...]
Governing Data for Inclusive AI in the Global South
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing our lives faster than most societies can adapt. It brings real promise — better [...]
Southern Voice Launches Resilience and Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool
Southern Voice has launched the Resilience and Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool under its Strengthening Think Tanks Project. Designed for think tanks in the Global South, the tool helps organisations assess resilience, sustainability, and policy influence across six core pillars, strengthening institutional performance and advancing more inclusive research systems.
Southern Voice Joint Statement Following 2025 Conference
In October 2025, Southern Voice convened its global network in São Paulo to reimagine the global development architecture. At a critical moment for the SDGs, the conference created space to address power asymmetries, strengthen Global South perspectives, and advance more representative and effective multilateral decision-making.
A Year of Impact: Achievements, Reflections, and a Peak at 2026
As we conclude a momentous year, we reflect on the strength of this community and our shared progress. Guided by our strategic implementation plan, we advanced global debates, tackled knowledge asymmetries, and reached new milestones through initiatives like the Challenge Fund for Evidence Use and our 2025 Conference.
Beyond the Old Tables: The Global South Is Redefining Global Development
It has been a month and a half, yet we can still feel the energy, enthusiasm, and excitement of [...]
COP30 and T-20: Our Presence at Global Events
Through our network, Southern Voice had a strong presence at COP30 in Brazil this month. Representatives from SDPI (Pakistan), [...]
Centering Care through Collective Action: A Look Back at 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the following reviews some key moments in a year of collective action to [...]
From the Ground Up: Harnessing Collective Intelligence for Inclusive Change in the Global South
In a world grappling with overlapping challenges, global responses often speak in a narrow voice. Whether on the issues of climate [...]
Reflections from the FfD4 Conference: Towards a Fairer Financing Landscape
From June 30 to July 3, Margarita Gómez, Executive Director at Southern Voice, attended the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville. Amid global crises and the urgency of the 2030 Agenda, she reflects on Southern leadership, key takeaways, and Southern Voice’s role in reshaping global financing.
