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Former World Leaders Call for ‘New Coalition of the Willing’ to Address Poverty and Inequality
1 July, 2025
Humanity is facing an inequality crisis that could mean the emergence of the first trillionaires, while almost half the world’s population is stuck in poverty, warns a letter by 40 former prime ministers and presidents.
The letter is an appeal to current leaders to address rising threats of poverty, disparity and environmental breakdown, reported The Guardian.
“Together, we call for a new economic coalition of the willing of countries to cooperate – to combat extreme inequality, end poverty and meet human rights. One that is founded upon values of solidarity and sovereignty,” the letter states.
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Halonen joins ex-leaders in call for global economic reform
1 July, 2025
Former Finnish President Tarja Halonen has joined 39 other former heads of state in a public letter urging world leaders to confront rising inequality and create a more equitable global order.
The letter, signed by former leaders from all continents, includes the names of Finland’s former Prime Ministers Sanna Marin and Mari Kiviniemi.
It warns that while nearly half the world’s population lives in poverty, the first trillionaires may soon emerge.
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L’appel de 40 anciens chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement : « Du climat à la fiscalité, la résolution des défis mondiaux dépend de la coopération entre Etats »
30 June, 2025
La quatrième Conférence internationale sur le financement du développement doit se tenir à Séville du lundi 30 juin au jeudi 3 juillet. A cette occasion, d’anciens dirigeants, dont le Britannique Gordon Brown et l’Espagnol José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, appellent leurs successeurs, dans une tribune au « Monde », à ne pas surenchérir dans l’unilatéralisme brutal du moment.
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Cuando la cooperación falla, la democracia se tambalea: el retroceso de la ayuda internacional debilita los cimientos democráticos
30 June, 2025
Las instituciones multilaterales afrontan una crisis de legitimidad: la arquitectura financiera global está fallando a quienes más la necesitan
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Exlíderes mundiales alertan de que la desigualdad entre países está “desbocada” y piden medidas para combatirla
27 June, 2025
En una carta publicada antes del comienzo de la 4ª Conferencia Internacional sobre la Financiación para el Desarrollo de la ONU, antiguos mandatarios reclaman la necesidad de reforzar la cooperación internacional
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Ex-world leaders call for ‘powerful shift’ as they warn of extreme inequality
27 June, 2025
Former leaders urge current state heads to work together to end poverty amid potential of first trillionaires emerging
Now is the Time to Remake International Financing
25 June, 2025
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), to take place in Sevilla, Spain, from 30 June to 3 July 2025, will bring together world leaders to advance solutions to financing challenges threatening the achievement of sustainable development. Governments, international organizations, financial institutions, businesses and civil society will come together to commit to financing our future through a renewed global framework for financing for development.
UNESCO elige a la Universidad del Pacífico para liderar una Cátedra sobre conocimiento, innovación y políticas públicas
23 June, 2025
La Cátedra será liderada por el profesor Francisco Sagasti y se enfocará en impulsar políticas basadas en evidencia, innovación y desarrollo sostenible desde América Latina.
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Más dinero para la guerra y menos para la paz: la última encrucijada para la ayuda al desarrollo
20 June, 2025
Representantes de más de 150 países se citan en Sevilla para discutir el futuro de la cooperación internacional en un mundo asolado por los conflictos, las crisis humanitarias y el ascenso de la extrema derecha
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China en el foco: Rafael Dezcallar en Audiencia Abierta
17 June, 2025
Rafael Dezcallar, Consejero de Club de Madrid, colaborador de ISIF y exembajador de España en China compartió su visión sobre el papel global de China y los desafíos que plantea su creciente influencia internacional.
“En las reuniones mantenidas con el presidente Xi, y en sus mensajes, hemos percibido su firme compromiso con un multilateralismo efectivo”，afirma secretaria general de Club de Madrid
5 June, 2025
“El presidente Xi Jinping es un líder de un gran país que sabe escuchar”. Así recordó María Elena Agüero, secretaria general de Club de Madrid, el encuentro mantenido con el presidente Xi Jinping en Beijing.
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Africa in Control of Its Digital Future – Mobilising Domestic Resources & Strategic Partnerships
30 May, 2025
As political, financial and social leaders met on 27 May 2025 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, for the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the continent stands at a crucial turning point. Digitalisation can be the engine of inclusive and resilient development, but only if approached with local leadership and strategic vision.
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Digital Transformation Key to Africa’s Inclusive Growth, AfDB Panel Concludes
30 May, 2025
Julia Duncan, Global Director for Development Finance at Bayer, drew attention to how digital tools are transforming agriculture—Africa’s largest employment sector.
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Africa in Control of Its Digital Future: Mobilising Domestic Resources & Strategic Partnerships
30 May, 2025
As political, financial and social leaders met on 27 May 2025 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, for the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the continent stands at a crucial turning point. Digitalisation can be the engine of inclusive and resilient development, but only if approached with local leadership and strategic vision.
Africa in Control of Its Digital Future: Mobilising Domestic Resources and Strategic Partnerships for Inclusive Transformation
30 May, 2025
As political, financial and social leaders prepare to meet on 27 May 2025 in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, for the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the continent stands at a crucial turning point. Digitalisation can be the engine of inclusive and resilient development, but only if approached with local leadership and strategic vision. The questions being asked at this year’s meeting -how to mobilise African capital, how to foster transformative partnerships, and how to accelerate the shift to greener, more inclusive economies- are not rhetorical. They are urgent.
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African Development Bank and Club de Madrid partner to advance digital transformation in Africa
30 May, 2025
Digital platforms are catalysing important development markers across Africa such as enabling smallholder farmers to access agronomic guidance, financial advice, and markets, an audience during a panel discussion at the African Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings heard.
