The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has taken a prominent role at the Second World Summit on Social Development, held in Doha, Qatar, from November 4 to 6, 2025. Dr. Hanley, who also serves as Minister of Education, Social Development, and Gender Affairs, among other portfolios, is attending the summit in his capacity as Vice President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. His participation underscores the Federation’s dedication to global social development initiatives. On November 4, Dr. Hanley presided over the afternoon plenary session and delivered the Federation’s national statement. In his address, he reaffirmed St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to the Doha Declaration, highlighted efforts to combat poverty, promote employment, and enhance social integration, and shared updates on national programs such as the ASPIRE initiative and expanded access to free tertiary education. The Deputy Prime Minister also co-chaired a high-level roundtable on November 5, focusing on progress and challenges in implementing the Copenhagen Declaration and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Throughout the summit, Dr. Hanley engaged in bilateral meetings with representatives from Germany and Suriname, expressing gratitude for Germany’s support in technical education and exploring regional collaboration opportunities with Suriname. As the eighth smallest country globally and the smallest in the Western Hemisphere, St. Kitts and Nevis aims to leverage insights and partnerships from the summit to further its Sustainable Island State Agenda (2040), prioritizing a people-first approach to development. The Second World Summit on Social Development, convened under UN resolutions 78/261 and 79/556, seeks to accelerate action on poverty eradication, employment, and social inclusion, reaffirming global commitments to equitable and sustainable progress.
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis represented at the 2nd World Summit on Social Development
