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November 6, 2025 Sustainable Development Goals
The Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Qatar's capital, concluded on Thursday with a unanimous call to ensure that the Doha Political Declaration leads to tangible progress in reducing poverty, ensuring decent work and social inclusion.
Speaking at the closing press conference, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said the summit marked a "focused shift" from identifying gaps to implementing proven solutions.
30 years ago Copenhagen "We've learned that social development and inclusion are the foundation of a healthy society," she said. "We promised to leave no one behind. Social development is not a luxury or an act of charity. It's a matter of national interest for every country."
She emphasized that today's hunger and poverty are not caused by a lack of resources, but by conflicts, inequality, and political failures: "One of the main problems is not the money itself, but how it is invested."
The summit was attended by more than 40 heads of state and government, over 230 ministers and high-ranking officials, as well as almost 14,000 ordinary delegates.
In addition to plenary sessions and roundtables, more than 250 sessions were held to discuss practical approaches to expanding social protection, improving access to healthcare and education, and supporting decent work.
"People are waiting for results"
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed noted in her address that the summit's outcomes reflect the relevance of the issues discussed by civil society, trade unions, community leaders, business representatives, and youth throughout the week.
"The core message was clear: people expect solutions from us, not just promises," she said. "The Doha Political Declaration is not a document meant to be shelved. It is a commitment to putting people's interests at the center of the development agenda."
She stressed that the focus now needs to be on eradicating poverty, creating jobs and ensuring that no one is left behind.
Investing in People
Qatar's Ambassador to the UN, Alia Ahmed Saif Al-Thani, said the summit reflects her country's belief that "equality, dignity and inclusiveness are the keys to peace and prosperity."
"Investing in people is the most sustainable investment," she said, citing Qatar's significant social spending and its contributions to international development cooperation.
The Ambassador emphasized that the priority now is to transform commitments into real political steps.
"The results of this summit are a solid foundation," she said. "The main thing now is implementation."
Assistance from UN regional commissions
The UN's regional economic commissions have pledged to help countries translate their commitments into practical action. For example, the Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) announced its support for policy action to address demographic challenges, including population aging, housing affordability, a just energy transition, and poverty reduction.
The Economic Commission for Africa has highlighted the continent's significant youth potential and pledged to invest in education, employment opportunities and entrepreneurship development – in partnership with the African Union and other regional institutions.
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