Qatar Fund for Development Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing Social Progress and Inclusive Growth at the Second World Summit for Social Development

Doha, Qatar – November 6, 2025 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) actively participated in the Second World Summit for Social Development, convened under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, which brought together world leaders and the international community to renew the global commitment to advancing social justice, equality, and inclusive development.

Throughout the Summit, QFFD underscored its dedication to promoting sustainable and equitable development through innovative financing, strategic partnerships, and human-centered initiatives. QFFD has led several high-level panels, bilateral meetings, and solution sessions highlighted Qatar’s leadership in fostering inclusive growth and strengthening social protection systems, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mr. Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, affirmed: 

“Achieving meaningful and lasting social development requires recognizing that no sector exists in isolation, education, health, and economic empowerment are deeply interconnected pillars of progress. At QFFD, we are committed to advancing long-term development and resilience through innovative financing models and high-impact partnerships that respond to the realities of our time, empower communities, and ensure that growth remains inclusive and sustainable”

The Summit concluded with the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration, a landmark outcome that reaffirms international resolve to build just, resilient, and inclusive societies. Building on the legacy of the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Declaration expresses a shared determination to eradicate poverty, expand access to social protection, promote decent work, combat inequality, and uphold human rights, affirming that social development is not only a moral responsibility, but also a foundation for peace, stability, and sustainable prosperity. 

QFFD reaffirmed its commitment to the realization of the Declaration’s principles, underscoring the urgent need for collective action and shared responsibility to advance social justice and equality, and to strengthen inclusive systems that uphold dignity and expand opportunity for all. 

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