Nairobi, Nov. 19 -- The 2025 Global Social Progress Week, convened by the International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP), was more than an exchange of ideas; it was a mirror reflecting the state of humanity's collective ambition.

As leaders, researchers, and practitioners from across the world gathered to co-create pathways toward a more equitable and sustainable future, a clear message emerged; true progress extends beyond economic growth, it must be grounded in human dignity, inclusion, and shared purpose.

At a time when societies are grappling with inequality, economic fragility, and eroding trust in institutions, the concept of social progress offers both a framework and a moral imperative.

It reminds us that prosperity without fair...