What is Social Solidarity Economy?
Today, perhaps as never before, more people are becoming aware that capitalism has turned our lives and our planet into a commodity. A system that is environmentally unsustainable and socially unjust, and that it is not able to guarantee the happiness and dignified life conditions of all persons in any place on the planet.
Social Solidarity Economy includes a wide range of practices that span economic, social, environmental, political, communitarian or holistic dimensions.
News—
Launch of the ASEAN SDG–SSE Roadmap (2026–2030)
On 27 January 2026, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) will officially launch the Roadmap for integrating the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE) into the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This strategic document proposes a common action framework to strengthen the role of SSE as a driver of sustainable development across Southeast Asia. The event will present the goals, [...]
RIPESS congratulates the new GSEF Governance 2026–2028 and celebrates the strengthened presence of its members in the Committee
We celebrate the election of the new Governance Committee of the Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF) for the 2026–2028 term, an important step to continue strengthening a representative, diverse, and values‑aligned governance for the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). The new governance model adopted by GSEF introduces five weighted voting colleges and reserved seats for youth, solidarity finance, and research, [...]
Elise Pierrette Memong Meno to Speak as Keynote at the 2nd Akwa Ibom Women Co-operatives Summit (Nigeria)
RIPESS is pleased to highlight the participation of Elise Pierrette Memong Meno as Keynote Speaker at the 2nd Akwa Ibom Women Co-operatives Summit, to be held on 3–4 February 2026 in Uyo, Nigeria. Elise Pierrette Memong Meno is Secretary General of RAESS (African Network for the Promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy), RAESS representative on the RIPESS Board of [...]
What is RIPESS?
RIPESS is a global network of continental networks committed to the promotion of Social Solidarity Economy. The member networks themselves (Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania) bring together national and sectorial networks, thus ensuring strong territorial anchoring.
The combined local and global scope gives RIPESS legitimacy to promote SSE, foster intercontinental cooperation, and advocate at different levels. RIPESS members believe in the importance of the globalisation of solidarity, and the ability to build and strengthen an economy that places people and planet at the centre of its activities.
