Press Conference: Beyond GDP: Measures that value people and planet - Second World Summit for Social Development.

   The Second World Summit for Social Development takes place from November 4 to 6, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, focusing on social development issues and reaffirming commitments to the Copenhagen Declaration. World leaders come together to redefine strategies for social progress, strengthen global partnerships, and promote inclusive policies that foster equitable opportunities for all. The goal: to build societies that are more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.

The UN Secretary-General's High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP, co-chaired by Nora Lustig and Kaushik Basu, will present interim findings on a new global framework to better capture wellbeing, equity, and sustainability—complementing GDP as a measure of progress. The session will also launch a global online consultation to invite broad stakeholder input on valuing people and planet.

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