Global Social Economy Forum Forum Mondial de l'Economie Sociale Foro Global de la Economía Social The Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF) is a global network aimed at promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) as a strategy for the sustainable local economic development of cities and regions and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their localization. GSEF accompanies local governments across the world in the collaboration process with SSE actors towards the co-creation of public policies and the establishment of sustainable ecosystems conducive to the development of SSE. GSEF aims to achieve inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development by the harmonious partnership of market economy, public economy, and social economy through the solitary among SSE actors. GSEF organises biannual international forums with its member cities across continents. It is one of the most prestigious international gatherings on social economy, bringing together all stakeholders from international organisations, local/central governments and civil society networks. GSEF forums serve as a platform for mutual learning, agenda setting and knowledge exchange. GSEF2013: ‘New Discovery of Collaboration’ (5-7 Nov 2013, Seoul, Korea) GSEF2014 (Inaugural meeting): ‘Solidarity for Change’ (17-19 Nov 2014, Seoul, Korea) GSEF2016: ‘Local Governments and Social Economy Stakeholders – Allies for the intelligent and sustainable development of cities’ (7-9 Sept 2016, Montreal, Canada) GSEF2018: ‘Social Economy and Cities – Values and competitiveness for an inclusive and sustainable local development’ (1-3 October 2018, Bilbao, Spain) GSEF2021: 'Local Governments and Social Economy: Co-creation of paths for a green and inclusive economy' (4-8 October 2021, Mexico City, Mexico)