🌐 Today, we hosted our virtual 2026 General Assembly with representatives from all across our network members! This was a fantastic opportunity to get together, reflect on our impact, and shape the road ahead for the organization - including welcoming new affiliate-members, which are helping our network grow. In discussing our impact, we talked about the opportunities to influence key global conversations and to strengthen think tanks in the Global South. Some of these strategic global debates include the Post-2030 Agenda and the Future of Development Cooperation, the UN leadership selection through our work at the @1for8billion campaign, our Global South Common Agenda on Climate Change initiative, and an upcoming Inclusive Science declaration. Conversations about the road ahead focused on strategic planning and sustainability, and provided an overview of our strategy, key initiatives and financial report. This ensures that the network is on the same page now as we look towards the future and everything we can build there. And in powering our collective influence, we had the pleasure to welcome Southern Voice's new affiliate-members! They will help us continue to build a vibrant network, advancing our collective value, growth and engagement. With 11 new representatives from 10 countries in all of our three key regions, please meet: 🔴 Africa: @BotsThinkTank, @ForEnterprises, @SIDRAInstitute, @the_nsi 🔴 Asia: @irim_mongolia, @SIPG_NSU 🔴 Latin America: BRICS Policy Center, @CIOdDUCR, @fundarpoliticas, @FundarMexico, @transversal_t Collaboration was the key word that came up again and again when we brainstormed the value of the Southern Voice community. 🤝 Many others also emerged, including connection, cooperation, diversity, learning and solidarity. And we agree that this is what our network is all about! We thank all member representatives who participated in our General Assembly, and cannot wait to continue to build our collective impact with you.