Mobilizing Civil Society for Bold Social Development
The Gambia social development summit will be held from October 12-16, 2026 at The SDK Conference Center, Senegambia, Gambia. The organising partners have established this platform to mobilize civil society organizations, community leaders, policymakers, development and international partners in the development of an NGO Framework of Action (2026–2030) for social development. This gathering provides a […]
SOCIAL IMPACT BOND (SIB), Drawing lessons from the Korea Initiatives
This article is based on an online conversation between Ms. Jinkyung Choi (Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation-SVF) and SSE partners in the Philippines moderated by Dr. Benjamin Quiñones, Jr. (ASEC Founder Chair) on December 9, 2025. Ms Jinkyung Choi highlighted the example of a private foundation called the Korea Social Value and Solidarity Foundation […]
Bringing the Social and Solidarity Economy to the Climate–Health Table
Regional Workshop on Climate–Health Governance and Cooperation in South and Southeast Asia 22–23 June 2026 At a regional workshop convening health officials from ten South and Southeast Asian countries, APPGM-SDG presented the view that the Social and Solidarity Economy is not merely adjacent to climate & health governance but is one of its most […]
Commemorating the Legacy of Thiru S. Loganathan Annachi of ASSEFA
On 16 June 2026, ASSEFA organized a twin-function programme to honour and celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Thiru S. Loganathan Annachi, whose lifelong commitment to the welfare of the poor and marginalized continues to inspire thousands. Sacred Guru Mandala Puja: The first event was the sacred Guru Mandala Puja, marking the 48th-day observance […]
Grappling global crisis, giving visibility to the concerns and calling for collective action in finding durable and sustainable solutions
Another day (June 18, 2026 – Thursday) of participating in meetings and chatting with diplomats and fellow activist at the UN in New York. Some would feel this is a waste of time as its member states, UN agencies, Civil society are only making statements on critical global themes and calling on the international community […]
Moving from relief to Development ensuring Sustainable Global Action
Moving from relief to development ensuring sustainable global action:A day at the UN following the discussions & deliberations(June 16, 2026, UN-HQ-NYC) I had the privilege to follow several discussions on Monday June 16, 2026 at the United Nations (UN). I am visiting New York city on a family matter and could not resist visiting […]
The Geneva Meeting Launching – The Group of Friends on SSE
At the Launch at the ILO HQ in Geneva (June 11, 2026) Convening Countries This launch meeting of the Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE), was co-convened by Brazil , Colombia & Spain , and held on June 11, 2026 at the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters in Geneva. This launch […]
Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) & Community-Based Economy
✨May 2026 Edition: Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) & Community-Based Economy 🌍🤝✨ APPGM SDG is pleased to announce the release of our latest MAY newsletter! This month, we explore the transformative power of the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) and community-based economy in driving inclusive growth and self-reliance from the ground up. Highlights include: YB Column: YB […]
From Measurement to Transformation
From Measurement to Transformation: Reimagining Social Impact Assessment for the Social and Solidarity Economy in ASEAN By Paniirselvam Jayaraman, APPGM-SDG Secretariat The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) has emerged as a critical pathway towards inclusive, sustainable, and people-centred development across ASEAN. Yet, one fundamental question continues to challenge policymakers, social enterprises, civil society organisations, and […]
Launch meeting: Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy
Date and time: 11 June 2026, 10:45–12:00 CEST Location: Room VIII (R2 South), ILO Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland The Governments of Brazil, Colombia and Spain will convene the launch meeting of the Group of Friends on the Social and Solidarity Economy on 11 June 2026 in Geneva, in contribution to the Global Coalition for Social Justice. […]