Webinar: The Second Regional Dialogue on Social Development Challenges and Priorities
Webinar: The Second Regional Dialogue on Social Development Challenges and Priorities
7 October 2025
2:00 – 4:00 PM (Beirut time)
As the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSII) approached, which took place in Qatar from 4 to 6 November 2025, and within the framework of the regional consultations organized by the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND), we are pleased to have organized the second regional dialogue webinar on social development challenges and priorities and to discuss the draft background paper currently under preparation.
This webinar provided an opportunity to highlight the global and regional context and review the key developments since the 1995 Copenhagen Summit, while also addressing commitments and emerging issues on today’s social development agenda. It further explored the role of civic space and civil society in advancing rights and social development, followed by an open interactive discussion with participants to share inputs and recommendations.
Speakers:
Zahra Bazzi, Arab NGO Network for Development
Hassan Krayyem, Governance Policy Expert
Adib Nehmeh, Arab NGO Network for Development
Izzat Abdel Hadi, Ambassador of Palestine and the Director of Bisan Center for Research and Development
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