RIPESS Intercontinental submitted its official contribution to the 2026 Report of the UN Secretary-General on the implementation of Resolution 79/213 on the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). The document highlights key developments since July 2024 in public policy, international cooperation, training, advocacy and multilateral engagement.
Key achievements include:
- Historic recognition of SSE in the Sevilla Commitment (FfD4, 2025) under Articles 21 and 32(h), marking the first time SSE is included in a global Financing for Development outcome.
- The Colombia–RIPESS international cooperation agreement (2026), the most advanced model of structured collaboration between a Member State and an international SSE network.
- Over 1,000 certified participants in the RIPESS LAC SSE Diploma (2024–2025), with participation from ECLAC and regional universities.
- Launch of the ASEAN SDG–SSE Community Roadmap (2026–2030), positioning SSE as a vehicle for SDG localisation in Southeast Asia.
- Active engagement in key multilateral spaces: FAO, COP16, UNCTAD, ILO, WFLED, GSEF 2025 and the TAFF process for a just transition.
- Joint RIPESS–FMDV proposal to integrate SSE and solidarity finance as “last‑mile delivery infrastructure” for the global energy transition.
The document also identifies persistent challenges, including uneven political will, financing gaps, lack of official data and the need for structural reforms in the global financial architecture.
RIPESS reaffirms its commitment to working with Member States, UN entities, financial institutions and community actors to place SSE at the heart of sustainable development, just transition, human rights and inclusive financing strategies.
