The ICSD Africa Branch Working Paper Webinar Series continues in 2026 with an important presentation reflecting on global developments in social development policy and practice.
This upcoming webinar (on March 25, 2026), “Reflections on the Second World Summit for Social Development | Doha, Qatar | 2025,” will feature Prof. Antoinette Lombard, Professor of Social Work at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).
During the session, Prof. Lombard will share first-hand reflections from the Second World Summit for Social Development, where global leaders, policymakers, and civil society actors gathered in Doha, Qatar to renew international commitments to social justice, poverty eradication, and inclusive social development. Her reflections will provide valuable insights into the key discussions, priorities, and implications of the summit for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working in the field of social development.
The webinar will be chaired by Dr. Khanya Ndhlovu, Researcher at the Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg.
We warmly encourage ICSD members and colleagues to register for this engaging session and contribute to the conversation on advancing global and regional social development agendas.