Young Think Tankers Pitching Contest: Proposal Submission
Young Think Tankers Pitching Contest: Proposal Submission Southern Voice is organizing a pitching contest for young think tankers from the [...]
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), [...]
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.
SV Talks First Edition: Broadening the Security Perspective
The fourth session of the inaugural SV Talks series invites participants to reconsider security through a broader and more integrated lens that recognises how governance gaps interact with digital vulnerabilities and with transnational crime.
SV Talks First Edition: Catalysts for Change
The second session of the first edition of Southern Voice Talks explores the role of youth in shaping global development. Drawing on new research and insights from young thinkers and experts, the session highlights how to break barriers, strengthen participation, and create meaningful spaces for youth engagement in policy debates.
Think Tanks from the Global South: Opportunities to make a difference to the Global Agenda
The multilateral agenda is increasingly complex, requiring revitalised approaches. The Global South’s think tanks offer critical research to support negotiations on issues like climate change, finance, and technology. Stronger links with negotiators, improved funding, and bold, out-of-the-box proposals can enhance multilateralism and benefit communities across the Global South.
Global North Dominance Watch: Building Alternative Development Narratives
Rooted in amplifying marginalised voices, we champion participatory democracy through community-led research. Post-MDGs, we created ground-level panels highlighting gaps in global frameworks. During COVID-19, Praxis India launched COLLECT across 70 Indian districts, using real-time data to sustain grassroots action and strengthen communities' role in shaping development decisions.
Measuring what we value: the case for a Basic Care Basket
Globally, the undervaluation of care reflects deep-rooted structural challenges, such as the persistent invisibility of unpaid labor in economic measurements and policy debates.
The Impact of Information Framing on Youth Engagement in Public Policy Debates
Youth engagement is key to advancing the SDGs, yet mechanisms to promote meaningful participation remain unclear in the Global South. This study finds that information framing—especially in digital formats—can boost youth involvement in policy debates, but effectiveness depends on institutional, individual, and contextual factors, requiring a multifaceted engagement approach.
