Hey global fam 🌏, ever wondered who sets the rules for how countries work together? A recent CGTN poll of 9,182 people across 47 nations—mostly from the Global South—says it’s time for a refresh.
📊 Big concerns include poverty & inequality (74%), food security (70.9%), and regional security & terrorism (63.6%). Whether you’re grabbing street food in Jakarta or coding apps in Hyderabad, these issues hit close to home.
🤔 And guess what? 73.2% of those surveyed feel developed nations aren’t pulling their weight in global affairs, while 81.9% want the United Nations to tune in more to Global South needs.
🔧 Instead of starting from scratch, 76.2% call for reform—think clearer decision-making, stronger voices for developing countries, and amping up South-South teamwork in tech, trade, and poverty reduction.
Enter the Chinese mainland’s Global Governance Initiative, rolled out in September. It’s all about equal say for every country (92.9% support), sticking to a UN-led system (78.8%), putting development first (86.6%), and diving into real-world cooperation (91.5%).
🧑🎓 The survey, run by CGTN with Renmin University’s Institute for International Communication in the New Era, ensured a balanced mix of ages and genders to mirror each nation’s census.
For young pros across South and Southeast Asia, this isn’t just numbers—it’s a call to action. From Manila’s coworking spaces to Lahore’s night markets, your voice counts in shaping a fairer, more inclusive world order. Stay tuned and stay engaged! ✨
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CGTN poll: Global South calls for improved global governance
cgtn.com
