Beyond SDGs 2030: Asian & ASEAN Dialogue
Prof Norichika Kanie (Keio University) posted in LinkedIn stating “we launched a new initiative on Beyond SDGs – Asian dialogue. The first workshop was held in Malaysia in cooperation with ASEAN Center for Science Diplomacy. Probably this is the first workshop of this theme in a developing world. It was a huge success – we […]
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Zero draft – Civil Society Framework of Action for social development Aligned to the 2025 UN Doha political debates A post Doha Social Summit (2025) and in preparation Date: 2 May 2026 (Friday) Time: 8.30pm to 10pm (Malaysian time) Moderated by: Prof Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria (Deputy Chair ASSEC) Special Guest: Mr Melvine Waijiri, Chair […]
The Road from Doha (2025) to Gambia (2026)
As a global community of social development advocates and practitioners we operate at a dual level as local actors as well as global movers. We have found consensus in international gathering and through joint statements. In this context the 2030 agenda is key with 17 development goals (economic, social, environmental and governance) followed by […]
An exposure to Sundanese culture, and visiting a agro-tourism village and archaeological park
Hirzawati Atikah, Assistant Director for Communications with the All-party parliamentary group in Malaysia (APPGM-SDG) is in Bandung for the GTA assembly. She joined participants for a field visit on day one (April 11, 2026). She is there representing ASEC on the invitation of Dr Eri Trinurini, the chair of ASEC. The Global Tapestry of Alternatives […]
2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment and ECOSOC Meeting on the Transition from Relief to Development
Start date: 16 June 2026, 10 a.m. (America/New York) End date: 19 June 2026, 1 p.m. (America/New York) Location: New York, United States of America Since 1998, the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) has been an essential platform for discussing the activities and issues related to strengthening the coordination and effectiveness of the humanitarian assistance […]
ASEC and Partners in the Philippines are hosting the ASEAN Conference on Prosperity through Solidarity in Manila
ASEC and Partners in the Philippines are hosting the ASEAN Conference on Prosperity through Solidarity in Manila, May 20-22, 2026 Accelerating SSE-SDGs in ASEAN As the Philippines assumes the Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2026, the Philippines National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) faces a strategic imperative: to transition the narrative of poverty alleviation from “social welfare” to […]
“MOBILIZING CIVIL SOCIETY FOR BOLD SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT” Global NGO summit at Gambia, Oct 12-16, 2026
The NGO Affairs Agency within the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs in Gambia, in partnership with the NGO Coalition for Social Development in New York, USA, will host a regional workshop for the restitution of the Second World Summit (SWSS) on Social Development at the SDK Convention Centre, Senegambia, Gambia, on October […]
Denison Appointed to Strategic Advisory Team for Gambia 2026 Summit Under Doha Social Summit Global NGO Initiative
Denison appointed as member of the Strategic Advisory Team (SAT) of the Gambia-2026 Summit- A post Doha Social Summit Global NGO initiative. Melvine Wajiri, the Chair, NGO Coalition for Social Development in an email letter dated March 5, 2026 has invited Dr Denison Jayasooria as a member of the Strategic Advisory Team (SAT) of […]
The SDG-SSE Webinar series: From concept to action: Government’s role in driving SSE initiatives
This is a webinar organised in the SDG-SSE Roadmap series held on Feb 24, 2026 coordinated by the MySDG Academy which kickstarted the dedicated webinar series, focusing on SSE implementation strategies and the role of government stakeholders in advancing the Social Solidarity Economy. Ms. Mary Beverly Faustino, a seasoned professional from the Quezon City Public Employment […]
Strengthening Cross-Border SDG Collaboration: APPGM–SDG at the International Summit 2026 in Chennai
From 18th to 23rd February 2026, the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM–SDG) participated in the International Summit 2026 on SDG Knowledge and Education held at Nazareth College of Arts and Science in Avadi, Chennai. The summit brought together academics, practitioners, policymakers, and grassroots leaders to advance dialogue and action on the […]