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UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report contains recommendations of concrete measures to advance the long-standing social commitments established in the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development of 1995 and the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development. Member States are called upon to: (a) close persistent gaps in access to essential services; (b) improve the quality of services; (c) invest in productive employment and decent work; (d) establish fair, effective and efficient tax systems; (e) promote transparent, inclusive and accountable governance; and (f) strengthen multilateral cooperation rooted in equity, economic security and solidarity.
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report outlines key policies and actions that can assist cooperatives in realizing their full potential for supporting Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the outcomes of the World Summit for Social Development. The report provides highlights of the need for cooperatives to focus on strengthening democratic governance, investing in member education and expanding partnerships to scale their impact. With the Second World Social Summit due to convene in November 2025, the report provides an analysis of the role of cooperatives in poverty eradication through the creation of decent work and the advancement of social inclusion. The report also provides…
UN General Assembly Reports on Social Development |
The report contains an exploration of the central role of social capital as a transformative strategy for addressing multidimensional poverty and strengthening inclusive societies. Recognizing that poverty is both economic and relational in nature, the report serves to highlight how investments in trust, participation and social networks can reduce structural barriers, expand opportunities and foster a shared sense of belonging. In the report, national experiences are used to illustrate how social capital can be mobilized across key sectors, including employment, education, health, housing and community development, to address multidimensional poverty. The importance of inclusive…