The Second World Summit for Social Development, to be held in Qatar in November 2025, marks a key moment in global efforts to advance social progress. Building on the commitments made at the 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, it presents an opportunity to reassess global commitments to social progress, in light of emerging challenges and persistent inequalities. The Summit will focus on three core pillars that remain essential to social development: (1) poverty eradication, (2) full and productive employment and decent work for all, and (3) social inclusion. This special issue aims to serve as a platform for rigorous debate and fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of global social development.
This special issue of Social Development Issues will highlight research and analysis that critically engage with the Summit’s objectives, themes, and policy implications, offering insights into its potential impact on national and international social development strategies. We welcome contributions that explore the Summit’s significance, including but not limited to: Completed manuscripts are due May 1, 2026, and will be peer reviewed.
All work must be original, unpublished, and not submitted for publication elsewhere. For information, contact Ben Lough, bjlough@illinois.edu or Philip Hong, sdijournal@uga.edu
Proposals for complete papers should follow these sections as applicable to the proposed paper: Objective, Literature Review, Methods, Results, and Conclusion. Paper proposals should outline the research focus, key arguments, and relevance to the 2025 Summit. Proposals should not exceed 1000 words (2-4 pages with references and an abstract of 50 words).
Send in electronic format to the Editor of Social Development Issues at sdijournal@uga.edu by November 30, 2025.
Authors will be notified by February 1, 2026 of the decision regarding the submission of completed manuscripts.
Authors of selected abstracts will be invited to submit full manuscripts for peer review. For More information : Click here
