The upcoming 2013 Global Social Economy Forum will take in place from 5th to 7th November with the goal of establishing regular meetings for the exchange of ideas and experiences and of actively collaborating to envision a new paradigm for the future of the social economy among key opposite numbers invited from across the world. This is the context for the first Global Social Economy Forum and the year 2013 is a special milestone in the world communities for initiating the social economy movement towards envisaging a new agenda for the future. Diverse exhibitions, field trips, and other innovative programs will be part of the Forum to inspire participants for the future development of the social economy sector.

We are honored to host the Global Social Economy Forum and it is our great privilege to provide venues for sharing, learning and the building partnership among the participants from domestic and international regional governments, and from socio-economic organizations from over 15 countries in Asia and the Pacific and as far afield as Europe and the Americas. We believe indeed that this forum represents a valuable opportunity to strengthen mutual cooperation and international solidarity on social economy issues and we would appreciate your kind interest and support for the successful hosting of this forum.