This dynamic discussion will set the tone for the Private Sector Forum by exploring how the private sector can serve as a catalyst for inclusive and productive growth in line with the Summit’s core themes—poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all and social integration. Speakers will reflect on how business strategies that advance social development and inclusion can contribute to building a more just, equitable and resilient global economy. The discussion will highlight the importance of enabling policy environments and partnerships that ensure economic progress and social development advance together—policies that empower small and medium-sized enterprises, encourage responsible business conduct, incentivize inclusive investment, promote the transition from informal to formal economies and strengthen public–private collaboration. By situating business within a broader vision of shared prosperity and solidarity, the conversation will underscore that inclusive productivity and innovation are essential to sustainable growth, reducing inequalities and improving living standards for all.

Moderator: Laila Humairah (Euronews)