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This joint document underscores the need to strengthen social policies and tailor them to a risk structure reconfigured by global crises. Alongside high levels of poverty, inequality and informal employment, profound transformations in demographics, climate, technology and the labour market are under way. Complementary actions beyond social policy are also needed, as progress is equally crucial in the economic and environmental dimensions. Regional frameworks and agreements have been instrumental in driving social policy change and must continue to be leveraged, including in the universalization of social protection systems and in the areas of migration, labour inclusion, taxation and resource management, to achieve shared growth and stability.

This brief (ES) presents the main findings of the Mexico consultation held on 6 June 2025 in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development. The event was organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), El Colegio de México, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). The consultation gathered academics, policymakers and civil society representatives to discuss key concerns and effective policy solutions in the context of today’s global polycrisis. It highlights Mexico’s perspectives and commitment to multilateralism as important contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally. 

This brief presents the main findings of the Central Asia consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Social Policy Lab under the National Agency for Social Protection of Uzbekistan. The consultation gathered regional experts to bring Central Asian voices into the drafting of the Summit’s political declaration, complementing earlier dialogues across Asia. It assessed social development progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges unique to the sub-region, and provided policy analysis to inform the Summit’s process. It highlights Central Asia’s priorities and experiences as vital contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.

This brief presents the main findings of the Nordic consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with Fingo, the umbrella organization of Finnish development NGOs. The consultation brought together Nordic stakeholders to review achievements since 1995, examine contemporary social development priorities and challenges, and contribute regional perspectives to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights lessons from the Nordic model and the region’s experiences as important contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.

This brief presents the main findings of the Asia consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Korean Association of International Development and Cooperation (KAIDEC). The consultation assessed regional progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges, and gathered diverse perspectives from across the region to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights Asia’s priorities and experiences as essential contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.

This document presents the main findings of the Africa consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Social Policy at the University of South Africa. The consultation assessed regional progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges, and gathered diverse perspectives from across the continent to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights Africa’s priorities and experiences as essential contributions to advancing inclusive, equitable and sustainable social development globally.

This brief presents the main findings of the Latin America and Caribbean consultation held in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, organized by UNRISD in collaboration with the Latin American Council for Social Sciences (CLACSO). The consultation assessed regional progress since 1995, examined persistent and emerging challenges, and gathered diverse perspectives from across the region to help shape the Summit’s discussions. It highlights the region’s priorities and experiences as essential contributions to advancing inclusive and sustainable social development globally.