Think tanks from nearly 100 countries gathered in Nanjing this week for a high-stakes dialogue – and the results could reshape how we view global development. 🌏✨ The newly launched Global South Think Tank Alliance aims to amplify voices representing 80% of humanity and over 40% of global GDP.
The Numbers Don't Lie 📊
With 130 countries now identifying as part of the Global South, this bloc accounts for:
51% of global trade
Majority of Gen-Z population
Fastest-growing tech markets
West vs The Rest? 🤝🌐
As geopolitical tensions rise, experts warn against binary thinking. \"The world is splintering into 'the west v the rest'… leaving us all in more danger,\" wrote analyst Nathalie Tocci. But Global South leaders like South Sudan's Luka Biong Deng Kuol counter: \"We're not observers – we want active roles in shaping global agendas.\"
Why It Matters for Young Changemakers 🚀
From climate solutions to digital innovation, the Dialogue highlighted:
New economic partnerships bypassing traditional power centers
Youth-led startups transforming local economies
Cultural exchanges driving soft power shifts
As one delegate put it: \"This isn't about replacing old systems – it's about building bridges that actually work.\" 🌉💡
