Doha: Doha Forum hosted a high-level panel discussion at the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 in Doha, exploring how justice can move from principle to practice to strengthen fairness, accountability, and inclusion across global governance systems.
According to Qatar News Agency, the session, titled "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress," reflected the core objectives of the World Social Summit: eradicating poverty, ensuring full and productive employment for all, and promoting social inclusion. Drawing on insights from the Future of International Cooperation Report (FIC'25) 2025, produced by Doha Forum in collaboration with the Stimson Center and the Global Institute for Strategic Research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), the discussion explored collective efforts to bridge the global justice gap across political, socioeconomic, and environmental dimensions. Panelists highlighted innovative policy and institutional reforms aimed at advancing fairness, inclusion, and accountability worldwide.
The panel brought together leading voices and experts including Sylvie Maalouf, Programs Manager, Policy Hub, Qatar Foundation (Moderator); Dr. Richard Ponzio, Director, Global Governance, Justice, and Security Program, Stimson Center, and Co-Director, Global Governance Innovation Network; Iqra Ahmed Khattak, Researcher, Future of International Cooperation Report 2025, Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Daouia Chalali, Project Lead, Future Generations, and Foresight Practitioner, UN University Centre for Policy Research; Hassan Nasser, Special Envoy for Multilateral Affairs, Digital Cooperation Organization.
Emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing fairness and accountability, Maha Al Kuwari, General Manager of Doha Forum, stated that justice is the cornerstone of sustainable governance and inclusive societies. She highlighted the task of turning dialogue into decisions and research into results, with Doha Forum acting as a bridge to unite global partners committed to translating cooperation into measurable progress.
Brian Finlay, President and CEO of the Stimson Center, expressed the significance of the report that offers practical principles to reimagine governance so that institutions serve all people more equitably. He emphasized the Stimson Center's pride in working with global partners to ensure that cooperation delivers real results for communities most in need.
Doha Forum's participation in the World Social Summit reinforces its commitment to year-round engagement that bridges research and policy, fostering inclusive collaboration among global partners. The 23rd edition of Doha Forum will take place in Doha from Dec. 6-7, 2025, under the theme "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress."