"Bringing the transition economy to life and helping it grow"
From October 29 to 31, 2025, Bordeaux will host the 7th edition of the Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (GSEF). This international event will bring together SSE actors, local authorities, and organizations committed to a fairer, more sustainable, and inclusive economy.
Agrisud International will participate in two key events and is joining forces with Initiative Développement to convey shared messages.
October 29 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. > Participatory workshop: “Experiencing a solidarity project”
Through role-playing, participants will be invited to discover the issues, challenges, and complexity of implementing an international solidarity project aimed at promoting access to education. The workshop will highlight the power relations and collaborative balances that influence the design and implementation of this type of project.
Co-hosted by several associations in Gironde:
- Agrisud International
- France Amérique Latine (FAL33)
- Happy Vers
- Cool’eurs du Monde
Location: Hangar 14, 115 Quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux
Free admission
> Access the Hangar 14 program
October 30 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. > Round table discussion: “Rethinking proximity: when local solidarity improves the daily lives of people living in vulnerable areas”
This round table will facilitate a cross-disciplinary exchange between SSE actors involved in France and internationally in the implementation of local and sustainable solutions. Through concrete examples, it will illustrate how community involvement, skills development, and cooperation between public and private actors are powerful levers for boosting the economy of rural areas and improving living conditions for local populations.
Location: Daniele Demoustier Room, Palais 2 l'Atlantique in Bordeaux
Admission upon registration / with Pass
Ticket sales closed at midnight (French time) on 22 October.
