Sharing the ASEAN’s SSE Agenda at Nanjing, China
Ms Zoel Ng of MySDG Academy participated at the 2nd China–Southeast Asia Kerry Young Scientist Forum International Symposium, held at Nanjing University, China from 21–23 August 2026. Here she presented a paper entitled “The Quadruple Helix Innovation Model in Fostering the Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystem in ASEAN. This presentation brought to light the work […]
Sabah begins building a connected Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystem
Around 25 social entrepreneurs, cooperative leaders, civil society representatives and other stakeholders gathered in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 20 August 2026 to explore how Sabah’s Social and Solidarity Economy can become more connected, supported and scalable. The Sabah Stakeholders Workshop on the ASEAN SDG–Social and Solidarity Economy Roadmap 2026–2030, jointly organised by Sabah-based NGO Bantuan […]
The Kathmandu Discourse: Land Use and Land Rights Discourse
Organized The National Forum for Advocacy Nepal (NAFAN) On August 23, 2026, the National Forum for Advocacy Nepal (NAFAN) organized a panel discussion on land use and land rights issues in Kathmandu, Nepal. The discussion comes at a time when land issues have become increasingly contentious, particularly following the forced eviction of squatters and landless […]
ASEAN Dialogue with Pierre Calame on his proposed 21st-Century Agenda
By Ms Zoel Ng (MySDG Academy Malaysia) A virtually meeting was convened on 14 August 2026 for the Dialogue on the 21st Century Agenda, creating a cross-regional space to explore how emerging approaches to sustainable development, governance and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) could contribute to addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century. […]
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 […]