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. […]
Reflections on Care Economy & Feminist Economy from SSE Perspectives
Dr Eri Trinurini, Chair ASEC (Asia Solidarity Economy Council), shares an outline of her recent talk on this key themese challenging dominant thoughts. She writes:- As part of the ASEAN SDG SSE Roadmap 2026-2030, which was initiated by the ASEC, a regional conference on Prosperity Through Solidarity was held online on May 20-212026 to advance the ASEAN […]
Regional Conference on Prosperity Through Solidarity Accelerating the ASEAN SSE-SDG Roadmap
The Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Initiative. May 20-21, 2026 online event The Manila initiated regional conference completed successfully. It is at a time when the Philippines assumes the Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) faces a strategic imperative: to transition the narrative of poverty alleviation from “social welfare” to inclusive economic integration. […]
ASEAN Leadership Award to Dr Ben from KSI
We are proud to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Benjamin R. Quiñones Jr. on being awarded the Excellence Award at the ASEAN Leadership & Partnership Forum 2026 organize by KSI. Thank you for your lifelong dedication to Social & Solidarity Economy, inclusive development, and people-centered leadership continues to inspire communities across ASEAN and beyond. […]
Moving the agenda via the Online Conversation on Zero Draft
Moving the agenda via the Online Conversation on Zero Draft of CSO Framework of Action for social development (Gambia 2026) Twenty of us gathered online (May 2, 2026) from various countries including Malaysia, Philippines, India, Nepal, Gambia, USA and United Kingdom. While some were from the ASEC SSE, others were new friends from the NGO […]
An update on the ASEAN Conference on Prosperity through Solidarity
An update on the ASEAN Conference on Prosperity through Solidarity: Accelerating the ASEAN SSE-SDG Roadmap, An Online Event | May 20–21, 2026 Dr. Benjamin R. Quiñones, Jr. highlighted the importance of integrating SSE mindsets and practices to strengthen social enterprises. He emphasized the need for inclusive dialogue to review our progress, tackle challenges, and chart […]
Remembering the legacy of Annachi, Sri S. Loganathan Ji
Annachi, Sri S. Loganathan ji, passed away on April 28, 2026, at 6:52 PM. We remember his services to humanity. He graduated in History from the Madurai University. He joined in Bhoodan (land gift) Movement of Vinoba Bhave in 1960s His lasting contribution is ASSEFA which he co-founded in 1969. They work in about 11,000 […]