A Tiger’s Tale: Crafting A New Development Paradigm

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A Tiger’s Tale: Crafting A New Development Paradigm

‘Until the tiger tells his story, the tale will glorify the hunter.’ For decades, the story of global governance has been defined by the Global North; but today, the developing world is more than a mere subject of global governance. They have retrieved the power to shape their own story — but what? 

A succession of emerging economies helming the G20 – Indonesia, India, Brazil and South Africa – has put development squarely on the global agenda. Development is a story not of demands, but of successes. Extraordinary progress has been made across the South in healthcare, education, digitalisation, and women leadership. 

India’s leadership has acted as a pivot: Initiatives the like the historic ‘Voice of the Global South’ Summits have heralded a new era of consensus-building, international cooperation, and the sharing of replicable solutions. In 2030, the world must reconvene to agree on the next milestones for global development: this session will explore the role of nations, institutions, and the private sector in shaping a paradigm for growth and inclusion that harmonises with the needs of the 21st century. Leadership from the South is a reality: It is time for action that matches aspirations.

Driving Questions:

1. What would be the contours of a 21st century Global Compact, led and crafted by the Global South? The Global North has become pre-occupied with war and conflict; how can the developing world carve out space for its agenda and priorities? Can the attention of multilateral institutions be refocused on growth and development?
2. As the countries that supported the global order collapse in on themselves in rivalry and recrimination, who can lead the global community towards cooperation on pressing issues such as sustainable development, climate action and food security? What do we expect from the Global North at the upcoming Summit of the Future, and what will the developing world bring to the table?
3. Is it time for the private sector to actively engage with and perhaps even shape conversations around international growth and sustainable development? At a time of great international turmoil, is there appetite in industry to take charge and shape the next generation of development goals, targets and indicators? Will international trade & investments; movement of capital and people; remain hostage to global contestation? What is the potential for sustainable connectivity & commerce, that allows for new business and new ways of doing business? Can the private sector break away from the shackles of global turmoil, and prioritise the aspirations of the Next Seven Billion?

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