Businesses play a vital role in advancing social development by translating commitments into tangible impact. Across different contexts and industries, companies are creating decent jobs, strengthening communities, promoting inclusion and advancing health equity through innovative models and partnerships. By scaling these efforts, the private sector can help eradicate poverty, foster more equitable labour markets and support sustainable development. The 2030 Agenda underscores that inclusive employment and shared prosperity depend on the active engagement of enterprises of all sizes and in all sectors.

This discussion will consider how the private sector is operationalizing its commitments to social development—through business models that generate inclusive employment, promote health and wellbeing, foster community resilience and advance sustainable and responsible value chains. It will further examine how partnerships between business, government and civil society can scale such efforts to achieve systemic impact. The conversation will emphasize that promoting social development is not only a shared responsibility but also a strategic investment in long-term stability, productivity and resilience.

Moderator: Somya Mehta (Khaleej Times)