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.
Global Financial Governance and Debt Sustainability in the Global South
Developing countries face a mounting debt crisis, exposing flaws in debt sustainability analysis and global financial inequalities. This article proposes a complementary debt threshold measure and finds much lower safe debt levels for the Global South. It urges systemic reform and alternative financing—like better taxation and aid—to reduce reliance on borrowing.
Breaking Chains, Building Bridges: Rethinking Just Transitions From a Global South Perspective
Industrialisation is vital for economic growth in the Global South, yet it often worsens environmental harm. This article explores the tension through the lens of a ‘just transition’, recommending local job creation, green tech transfer, and global cooperation to support sustainable industrialisation while addressing climate and development goals.
Southern Voice Joins UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board!
Southern Voice became one of 12 global networks to join the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the United Nations [...]
Strengthening multilateralism and global governance (T20 Task Force 6)
Southern Voice was part of the sixth T20 Task Force (TF06), which focuses on fostering robust international cooperation in [...]
Financing care to fulfill the SDGs: a Global South agenda from Seville to 2030
This side event brings together feminist movements and experts from the Global South to present bold proposals for financing care systems. Centering care as a strategic investment, the event highlights its role in advancing gender equality, sustainable development, and economic resilience during the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
Financing care to fulfill the SDGs: Feminist proposals from the Global South
This side event brings together feminist movements, economists, and care practitioners to present bold policy proposals for financing care systems as a development strategy. Drawing on collaborative work at CSW69, this Global South-led coalition will outline concrete solutions to place care at the heart of economic planning—advancing gender equality, strengthening resilience, and informing the agenda for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.
SV Talks First Edition: Local Solutions to Global Challenges
This session explores how overlapping global crises disproportionately affect the Global South, with a focus on financing challenges. Drawing on Global South Perspectives and outcomes from FfD4, it highlights the need for expanded fiscal space through debt relief, tax reform, and global financial reforms to support sustainable, locally driven solutions.
Southern Voice welcomes four new members!
As the Southern Voice network keeps expanding, we proudly welcome four new members from Brazil, Chile, Morocco and South [...]
