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This brief was commissioned by the Trust, Accountability, and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI) for the philanthropic donor community.
The presidents of Brazil, South Africa, and Spain urge that 2025’s global meetings must drive “real progress,” not just repeat past efforts. In a joint letter published Thursday (Mar. 6), they stress 2025 as a crucial year for multilateralism, highlighting key summits in their nations: FfD4 in Spain, COP30 in Brazil, and the G20 Summit in South Africa.
In early January, the co-facilitators released the zero draft of the conference’s outcome document. CIVICUS calls for the explicit commitment to protect civic space, support for locally led development, and recognition of civil society as an independent actor in sustainable development. Their recommendations emphasise the need to combat the repression of civil society actors, move beyond transactional development approaches, and ensure financial flows prioritise accountability and human rights. Integrating civic space protection into international frameworks is essential for fostering inclusive, transparent, and equitable development.
This paper is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and the arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of OECD member countries.
This work is published under the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD. The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein do not necessarily reflect the official views of the OECD or of the governments of its member countries or those of the European Union.
The statement highlights the EU’s support for Ukraine, its contributions to crisis response and humanitarian efforts worldwide, and its strong partnership with the UN in addressing global challenges, including climate change, development financing, and human rights protection.
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