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EDITORIAL
THE GSEF NEWSLETTER IS BACK!
Dear readers,
We are pleased to announce the return of the GSEF Newsletter, aimed at GSEF members, partners, friends, and all those involved in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) who wish to keep up to date with international dynamics.
This new version aims to showcase the inspiring projects of our members, allowing you to discover the initiatives and innovations emerging in every corner of the globe. We'll also be providing you with recent news on SSE by continent.
You'll be able to follow the progress of GSEF's work on key issues such as youth, SSE financing, public procurement and policy impact research. This first edition will give you a comprehensive overview of the GSEF, its bodies and its current dynamics.
We'll need your help to highlight the experiments being carried out by SSE organizations and local governments around the world! Your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us, and we invite you to share them at gsef@gsef-net.org.
Enjoy your reading!
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| PUBLICATION |
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| The GSEF 2023 Activity report is out now! |
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Dive into the highlights of 2023: our 10th anniversary, the success of the DakarGSEF2023 Forum and the new achievements in international advocacy for SSE!
Check out the Activity Report
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| #1YEARSSEUNRESOLUTION |
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| GSEF political leaders celebrate the first anniversary of the UN Resolution on SSE! |
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Read and watch interviews with our political leaders on the impact of this landmark resolution and how they are implementing it locally.
Check out our members' interviews
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| A huge success for the first African SSE Forum! #FORAESS |
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The event was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, a few weeks ago, and welcomed over 1,000 participants from more than 30 countries! The African SSE dynamic is in full swing, find out more below.
Highlights from FORA'ESS
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| SSE YOUTH HUB |
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| Heading for the SSE Young Leaders Forum in Yamousskro! |
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The GSEF, via its SSE Youth Hub's copilot M. Fabrice Balou, is organizing the second edition of the SSE Young Leaders Forum from October 29 to 31, 2024 in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
Learn more about the event
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| SSE for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia |
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Laurence Kwark, former GSEF General Secretary, attended the ILO's regional workshop in Bangkok, as a member of the GSEF's Advisory Committee.
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"The ILO and United Nations resolutions in 2022 and 2023 have made visible the alternative development model promoted by SSE, and give additional driving force to all nations already working towards this goal."
"Although the concept of SSE is not yet familiar to most Asian countries, the realities of SSE entities exist on the ground, and are working very actively to provide solutions to the concrete economic, social and environmental problems facing their communities."
Without national frameworks, local governments must play a key role in the development of the SSE!
Watch the replay
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| ADVOCACY |
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| #PeopleBeforeProfit : for a stronger Social Economy in Europe |
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How can the EU be a catalyst for social economy and a fairer Europe? In the run-up to the European elections, GSEF endorsed Social Economy Europe's memorandum and campaign to support the renewal of the European Parliament's intergroup on Social Economy, the appointment of a Commissioner for Social Economy, and the implementation of the European Action Plan.
Check out the campaign
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| 10 Years of the SSE law in France! |
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The law defining the Social and Solidarity Economy in France celebrated its 10th anniversary during the Congress organized by ESS France! The closing plenary was dedicated to international outreach.
More about the Congress
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| NEW CONNECTIONS |
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| A delegation from Maricá visited the GSEF in Bordeaux! |
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The city of Maricá in Brazil, renowned for its universal income paid in local currency, pursues a social policy that stimulates economic development. In June, the GSEF invited representatives from Maricá to Bordeaux to exchange ideas on sustainable practices and forge new links with local elected officials and SSE players.
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| Lima Summit: SDGs against inequalities |
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A Summit of Latin American Cities on the Sustainable Development Goals in the fight against inequality took place in Lima on June 10 and 11. Organized by the Federation of Free Municipalities of Peru (FEMULP), GSEF was present at the event through the participation of Humberto Cerdio of Mexico's National Institute of Social Economy (INAES), GSEF's co-chair for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Replay
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| GSEF co-founders receive honours from the City of Montreal! |
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Marguerite Mendell and Nancy Neamtan, who both played a key role in the founding of GSEF, were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the social economy by the City of Montreal.
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Margie received the title of Officer of the Order of Montreal for her role as co-founder of TIESS (Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire) and the Karl Polanyi Institute. Nancy, also honoured as a Knight of the Order, is recognized for her co-founding and presidency of the Chantier de l'économie sociale.
Their commitment to the GSEF continues through their active participation in the Advisory Committee and working groups dedicated to the impact of SSE public policies and partnership strategies within the international SSE ecosystem.
Congratulations and thanks to them for their commitment and achievements over the years!
Read more
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This section is dedicated to highlighting projects and resources produced by and useful to GSEF members. Contact the secretariat to feature your expertise and initiatives in the next issue!
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The GSEF Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee is a discussion and proposal body designed to support the GSEF's General Secretariat in its work. It is made up of founding members and SSE experts from the five continents.
Its members meet 4 times a year to share their expertise on the issues that concern the GSEF and its governance, and take part in working groups on their respective topics of interest.
Check out the members of the Advisory Committee
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| The DakarGSEF2023 Forum Proceedings |
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Explore the DakarGSEF2023 Forum proceedings to find out about inspiring initiatives, insightful experience-sharing, and connect with SSE stakeholders from around the world via the speakers' directory.
You can either read the whole document, or choose a specific entry: public policies, digital economy, blue economy, green economy, financing, research, etc.
Check out the Proceedings
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GSEF members and partners work in 7 groups on key SSE themes: youth, the international SSE ecosystem, the impact of SSE public policies, responsible public procurement, SSE financing, the circular economy and housing.
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Research - The impact of SSE public policies |
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SSE researchers and experts launched a call for papers in December 2023, focusing on the contribution of local SSE public policies to achieving the SDGs. With around 40 proposals received, we are now moving on to the drafting phase of the working papers, which will be published before the BordeauxGSEF2025 Forum after evaluation.
Check out the Call for papers
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Financing SSE |
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The working group on SSE financing, co-piloted by INAISE and SVS Fund, is working on blending public-private-SSE resources.
On September 17, Denise Fatoumata Ndour (member of the working group and president of INAISE) will take part in a round-table discussion at the Convergences Forum in Paris: “How is the SSE financed internationally today (focus on Africa)?”
More information
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The aim of the Working Group on Public Procurement and SSE is to reference and promote interesting responsible purchasing initiatives on different continents in order to transform public purchasing policies into a driving force for the sustainable development of territories and an economic lever for SSE.
This is why a survey was launched and sent out to various strategic networks, it continues to circulate and visio interviews are being conducted. It is open to anyone wishing to contribute their insights.
Take the survey
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A workshop was held at FORA'ESS (African SSE Forum at the end of May in Cameroon) to reinforce the appropriation of the theme by African local governments.
The Working Group's co-pilots took part in the BEE Forum in Bordeaux, which provides an opportunity for European exchanges on committed public procurement.
Replay of the BEE Forum session
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| The GSEF SSE Youth Hub is up and running! |
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The launch webinar was attended by 150 people from all over the world! The hub is jointly led by POJeT (Platform of Youth Organizations of Toulépleu, Ivory Coast), INAES (National Institute of Social Economy, Mexico), the Youth Wing of the Chantier de l'Économie Sociale (Quebec, Canada) and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region (France).
Watch the replay of the launch Webinar
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
GSEF 2024 General Assembly
The 2024 GSEF General Assembly was held online on June 11! Members validated the 2023 activity and financial reports and reviewed the progress of GSEF's continental strategies.
Thank you to all GSEF members and partners who took part in this important moment in the life of the network!
Check out the Activity report
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STEERING COMMITTEE
The GSEF 2023-2025 Steering Committee
It is composed of 20 GSEF members, including the 2 Co-Chairs and 8 Continental Co-Chairs. Half of its members are local governments, and half are civil society organisations involved in the SSE.
The GSEF Steering Committee meets 4 times a year, and mandates are renewed every 2 years.
Learn more about the GSEF Governance
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26-28 August 2024
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Montevideo, Uruguay
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4th Regional Forum on Local Economic Development for Latin America and the Caribbean organized by UCLG
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17 September 2024
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Paris, France
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Convergences World Forum 2024
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24-25 September 2024
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Malmö, Sweden / Copenhagen, Denmark
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OECD Local Development Forum 2024
Building bridges, shaping tomorrow
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25-27 September 2024
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Dublin, Ireland
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FEBEA Annual Conference
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16-18 October 2024
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San José, Costa Rica
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34th International Congress of CIRIEC
What strategies for a territorial and human development?
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22-26 October 2024
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Cali, Colombia
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ECOOVIDA 2024, the International Meeting of Economies for Life
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29-31 October 2024
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Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
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Young Leaders Forum on SSE
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29-31 October 2025
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Bordeaux, France
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BordeauxGSEF2025
the 7th edition of the GSEF's Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum
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