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February 12, 2024

Mass open online course on the social and solidarity economy

In 2023, the ILO developed a two-module mass open online course (MOOC) on the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for the UNTFSSE, with support from the Government of Luxembourg. In addition, the Sustainable Enterprises and Economies (SEE) Programme and the Workers’ Activities Programme (ACTRAV) of the ITCILO developed two additional modules. The MOOC now consists of four modules: Module 1 – The SSE as a game changer: understanding the concept and its building blocks – available in Arabic , English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, […]

March 11, 2024

9th EMES Training School in Trento, together with Eurisce

This year, we’re going back to Trento, home of our founding member Euricse, for the second time twelve years after the first one , which was a great success. We put our focus on the link between research and society, as always, but with the additional motivation of connecting with social and ecological movements that are fighting for just and fair transitions. 9th EMES Training School in Trento

March 11, 2024

OECD Webinar – Worker co-operatives across continents: Policy and practical experiences from Japan

In 2020, the Japanese legislature unanimously approved a groundbreaking law focusing on worker co-operatives, providing for the first time a centralised legal framework for the country’s worker co-operative movement. Worker co-operatives are active in many countries, and across economic and social sectors (e.g., agriculture, education, industry, culture, services, infrastructure such as electricity and water etc.). They prioritise the provision of work/employment for their worker-members who also manage the co-operative. About the event

March 26, 2024

Anniversary Webinar for the United Nations General Assembly Resolution: “Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development”

Thursday, April 18 (1:30 – 2:45 CEST), online via Zoom On April 18, 2023, The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution “Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development”. One year later, the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy is hosting an online webinar on April 18, 2024 from 1:30 – 2:45 pm CEST to highlight progress that has been made at the international and regional level. Presentations will be followed by a brief […]

April 18, 2024

UNTFSSE Strategic Action Plan (2024-2026)

The UNTFSSE Strategic Action Plan (2024-2026) contributes to the effective implementation of the United Nations General Assembly Resolution “Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development” (A/RES/77/281). It was elaborated in a participatory manner, including in the UNTFSSE fourth technical symposium on 2-3 October 2023 in Montreal, Canada. UNTFSSE Strategic Action Plan Summary_EN_Final

May 30, 2024

Workshop: Social and Solidarity Economy for Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia

The ILO is organizing a regional workshop on the social and solidarity economy in Asia in Bangkok, Thailand on 18-19 June 2024. Following presentations and discussions countrywide teams from Cambodia, Mongolia, Thailand and Vietnam will work on national action plans. Task Force Members including UN ESCAP and observers including the ICA and RIPESS will also participate and contribute to the workshop programme. You can sign up for the hybrid event here

June 19, 2024

ESCAP and ECLAC deepen engagement with UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE)

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC / CEPAL) have both formalized their membership in the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE). This development builds upon years of collaboration and aims to enhance the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution “Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development” (A/77/281) within their respective regions. The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) […]

August 21, 2024

Press Release: World Health Organization (WHO) renews its membership with the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE)

The UNTFSSE is proud to inform that the World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its membership to the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE). This significant step marks the beginning of a new era of collaboration aimed at enhancing the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution “Promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy for Sustainable Development” (A/77/281). The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) includes entities engaged in economic, social, and environmental activities to serve […]

September 10, 2024

Launch of the UNTFSSE Technical Working Group on Financial Access and Support for SSE Entities

The first meeting of the Technical Working Group on Financial Access and Support (TWGFAS) for Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) entities, held on September 4, 2024. , . Convened by the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE), the meeting brought together experts and representatives from various organizations and governments to improve financial access and support for SSE entities worldwide. The meeting focused on aligning the group’s work with the UN Resolution on SSE for Sustainable […]

September 16, 2024

Webinar: The Social and Solidarity Economy in Africa

This webinar will present the preliminary findings and recommendations of an African Union and ILO study, synthesizing the results of mapping studies on the SSE in six African countries: the DRC, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria and Zambia. In August 2024, the African Union (AU) adopted its 10-year Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) strategy and implementation plan which was a culmination of recent global and regional developments as outlined in an ILO and AU brief (available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese). To support the implementation […]

September 20, 2024

Contribute to #BordeauxGSEF2025, the next Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum!

From October 29 to 31, 2025, the city of Bordeaux in France will host the 7th edition of the GSEF’s Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum, #BordeauxGSEF2025 ! SSE players from all over the world are invited to propose their contributions to the program! The Forum is a privileged space for sharing your experiences, initiatives and commitments. You can find all the information you need on the Call for Contributions on bordeauxgsef2025.org! Submit your contributions until December 20, 2024.

October 9, 2024

Hybrid Presentation of the UN Secretary General Report on the SSE

On October 15, 2024, the United Nations will hold a hybrid event titled “Unlocking the Social and Solidarity Economy’s Full Potential for Sustainable Development,” hosted by the French Permanent Mission to the UN in New York City. This high-level gathering will explore the findings of the Secretary-General’s report on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE), outlining its role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth. Key speakers, including UNTFSSE Co-Chairs and representatives from France, […]