Call for Proposals

Social Development Issues

A Special Issue on the Second World Summit for Social Development
Social Development Issues, Vol. 49, 2027

The Social Development Issues journal invites proposals for a special issue on the
Second World Summit for Social Development, to be held in Qatar in November 2025.
This issue will showcase new research and critical reflections that explore the Summit’s global themes,
including poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and social inclusion.

Scholars and practitioners are encouraged to contribute analyses of the Summit’s policy implications,
comparative approaches to social development, and strategies for advancing equity and inclusion worldwide.

Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025
Deadline Extended until December 15

Download the full Call for Proposals (PDF)

For more information, contact:
Ben Lough, University of Illinois–Urbana Champaign
or sdijournal@uga.edu