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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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Rethinking Funding, Centering Equity, Setting the Agenda: Insights from the GSP Launch
Global challenges like climate change and misinformation affect everyone, but not equally. On May 29, 2025, Southern Voice launched *Global South Perspectives*, a peer-reviewed publication offering research-based solutions. Experts highlighted the Global South’s unique vulnerabilities—and its potential to shape global governance through stronger, evidence-informed participation.
How Can Governments Unlock Youth Potential?
The global population is projected to reach 10.3 billion by 2100, with 80% in Africa and Asia. This shift offers economic potential but also risks deepening poverty and unemployment. The PEOPLE Action Group highlighted that nations’ strength depends on investing in youth, education, and healthcare to harness demographic dividends.
The Threshold of a New World Order
The world is in tumultuous transition—old certainties fading, power shifting, and global alliances reshaping. While the Global North grapples with anxiety and instability, the Global South seizes the moment to demand justice and equity. Amid rising disorder, the path forward lies in shared leadership, cooperation, and bold, principled vision.
Bridging the Gender Gap in the Global South
Gender equity and women’s leadership are fundamental to the progress and resilience of the Global South. Women are the [...]
