2nd World Summit for Social Development
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: DD News
Context: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya represented India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025.
About 2nd World Summit for Social Development:
What it is?
• The World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) is a United Nations-convened high-level global forum that brings together world leaders, international organisations, civil society, and experts to reaffirm and renew global commitments to social justice, poverty eradication, and inclusive growth in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Organisations Involved: The Summit is organised under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in partnership with UN agencies.
• The 2025 edition was hosted by the State of Qatar, with participation from over 150 countries.
History:
• The first World Summit for Social Development was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1995, where global leaders adopted the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action.
• To accelerate global action for poverty eradication, decent work, and social inclusion.
• To renew international commitment to the principles of equity, justice, and inclusive development.
• To align social policies with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key Features:
• Adoption of the Doha Political Declaration – reaffirming global solidarity for inclusive growth and social justice.
• High-Level Round Tables – discussions on the “Three Pillars of Social Development”: Poverty Eradication Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All Social Inclusion
• Poverty Eradication
• Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All
• Social Inclusion
• Side Events and Ministerial Dialogues – focusing on digital inclusion, labour mobility, women’s empowerment, and youth engagement.
• Participation by India’s NITI Aayog – showcasing initiatives like Self-Help Groups, cooperative models, and National Career Service (NCS) Portal.
• Engagement with Global Coalition for Social Justice (ILO) – reinforcing multilateral collaboration on equitable employment and social protection.
Significance:
• Reaffirms global consensus on reducing inequality and ensuring no one is left behind.
• Provides a platform for developing nations, including India, to share successful models of inclusive growth, skilling, and digital empowerment.
• Strengthens cooperation on labour rights, social security, and youth employment.