María Fernanda Espinosa

We see that government leaders and journalists are seen as the least trusted institutions. There is a collapse of trust in democracy. Citizens believe that the future will be worse in 5 years. Governments are not seen as able and willing to solve people problems. Take the example of Latin America: it is the region that trust less governments and democratic institutions. It is also the region with higher inequalities. Connection between inequality and trust. There is no straight answer in what to do. Regaining this trust is not only about income and jobs, it is about power and agency. How to build social infrastructures to promote accountability? Internationals organizations and the UN much needed reform processes. 4 headlines for us to discuss: Telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. We need to make the revolution of truth. Words matters. Do as you say and say what you can do. Critical role: social media. Crisis of infodemics, we should explore more, the role of regulation is critical. More citizenship, a new social contract between citizens and government.