October 15, 2024
October 23, 2024
On behalf of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), as co-chairs of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE), Yasin Samatar, Senior Multilateral Cooperation Specialist at the ILO’s New York office, presented the Secretary-General’s 2024 Report on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) at the Second Committee of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (Read the full press release here). The report was […]
October 24, 2024
On 15 October 2024, the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE), hosted a hybrid event at the French Permanent Mission to the United Nations with over 120 global participants joining online. This event followed the Second Committee presentation of the Secretary-General’s Report on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and provided a platform for elevating voices from Member States and SSE stakeholders. It emphasized the critical role of the SSE in advancing the 2030 […]
October 25, 2024
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 […]
November 1, 2024
As the Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity draws to a close, we take a look back at the events that have been driving the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) during the week. On the 24th of October, UN Trade and Development, as co-chair of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) organized a conference on “Women in biodiversity: cultivating better opportunities in trade”. Three personalities with rich and complementary backgrounds shared their experience and […]
November 12, 2024
20 November 2024, 11:30-12:30, Trade and Investment House, Blue Zone of COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) movement is a major socio-economic player composed of a diversity of entities united around common principles and values such as cooperatives, associations, mutual societies, foundations, social enterprises, self-help groups and other entities operating in accordance with the principles of the SSE such as: voluntary cooperation and mutual aid, democratic and/or participatory governance, autonomy and independence, and the primacy of people […]
November 28, 2024
Geneva, 27/11/2024 On 26 November 2024, at the 24th plenary meeting of the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, a new draft resolution on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) was presented and adopted with 175 votes in favour and none against. The draft resolution reaffirmed the importance of the SSE in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth. The new Resolution is co-sponsored by […]
December 9, 2024
On 28 and 29 November 2024 took place in Shanghai, at Shanghai Ocean University, the workshop on “Market Access for Small-Scale Fisheries and the Belt and Road Initiative: Challenges and Prospects”, organized by FAO GLOBEFISH project, UNCTAD and Shanghai Ocean University. Víctor Meseguer, International Consultant on social and solidarity economy for UNCTAD and the United Nations Inter-Agency Taskforce on SSE, travelled to Shanghai to make a presentation on “Social and solidarity economy as a tool for sustainable small-scale fisheries”. According […]
December 9, 2024
On 20 November 2024 took place at the COP29 in Baku (Azerbaijan) the event on ‘Strengthening the sustainability of trade through the integration of Social and Solidarity Economy entities driving a just transition’, organized by UNCTAD, in cooperation with the UNTFSSE. The event that was held at the COP29 Trade and Investment House gathered speakers with expertise on the social and solidarity economy and its contribution to a just transition as Chantal Line Carpentier, Head of Trade, Environment, Climate Change […]
December 10, 2024
The ICA Global Cooperative Conference, held in New Delhi, brought together cooperative leaders, policymakers, and international organizations to discuss the role of cooperatives in addressing global challenges and shaping a sustainable future. The event featured significant contributions from UNTFSSE Members and Observers, underscoring their commitment to advancing the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable development. Photo by ICA Active participation from UNTFSSE UNTFSSE Members and Observers played a prominent role throughout the conference, […]
February 25, 2025
March 31, 2025
The 51st regular meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) marked significant milestones in expanding global reach and fostering collaboration. With the inclusion of the African Union as member and the Social Enterprise Word Forum as observer, the meeting underscored the importance of advancing collective efforts to promote the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) amidst ongoing global initiatives and high-level engagements. The 51st meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on […]