Date: Abu Dhabi, UAE; June 12, 2025

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 innovators to drive solutions for closing this critical gap and advancing the ambitions of the developing nations.