The development financing gap for the Global South could surge to US$6.4 trillion by 2030, according to a recent report published by OECD, underscoring the urgent need for deeper cooperation among developing economies. This call to action was a key message from government leaders and experts
Global South Economic Forum
With the world’s developing nations facing an unprecedented US$4 trillion annual shortfall in sustainable development financing, leaders of the developing nations are coming together in Abu Dhabi for a landmark forum. The first-ever Global South Economic Forum (GSEF), set for June 17, 2025, will bring together policymakers, experts, think-tankers, technocrats and











