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The Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy (GSEF) gathers together local governments and civil society from all over the world to make the SSE a driving force for inclusive development. After Seoul, Montreal and Dakar, the Forum will take place at the end of October in Bordeaux.
The GSEF (Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy) is an international organisation bringing together local governments and civil society networks to promote the social and solidarity economy (SSE) as a lever for local, inclusive and sustainable development. The network has 84 members coming from 37 countries and gathers local governments, territorial networks and civil society representatives.
Every two years, the GSEF organises a Global Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy, one of the largest international gatherings in the sector. This year, the latest edition will bring together 4,000 participants from five continents, who will meet in Bordeaux, France, at the end of October 2025.
The Global SSE Forum has two objectives:
On 30 October from 11h30 to 12h30, during a round table organised in partnership with Caisse d’Epargne entitled: “Joint financing: a catalyst for cooperation and regional impact”.
Panelists:
A conference moderated by Marie Leclerc-Bruant, Head of SSE at Caisse d’Epargne.
On 30 October from 16h30 to 18h00, FEBEA, of which France Active is a member of the Board of Directors, will represent European ethical finance at the plenary session on SSE financing entitled: “What are the challenges involved in consolidating SSE financing stakeholders?”
Panelists:
This plenary session will be moderated by Mr Dominique Lesaffre, Member of the GSEF Advisory Committee.
On 31 October from 10h15 to 11h15, during a round table discussion entitled “Citizen participation and territorial revitalization: towards the co-construction of public policies” with the participation of Margot Aubaret, project manager Fabrique à Initiatives at France Active Nouvelle Aquitaine.
