A Flagship ASEAN 2026 Economic Pillar Event

Regional Conference on
Prosperity Through
Solidarity

Accelerating the ASEAN SSE-SDG Roadmap

May 20–21, 2026 Online Executive Forum Philippines
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Countries
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Panel Sessions
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Conference Days
About the Conference

Building an Inclusive Future Through Solidarity

As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) convenes this landmark regional forum to advance the ASEAN Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) SDG Roadmap 2026–2030.

Bringing together government leaders, international development practitioners, UN agencies, and social enterprise champions from across ASEAN and beyond, this conference marks the Philippines' official launchpad for transitioning poverty alleviation from social welfare to inclusive economic integration.


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Key Themes

Panel discussions covering:

Public-Private-Civil Society Partnerships
ASEAN SDG-SSE Roadmap 2026–2030
Country Experiences in Poverty Reduction
Innovations in Financing for Social Enterprises
Conducive Public Policies for SSE
SSE, SDGs, and the Care Economy
Social Impact Assessment of SSE Entities
Way Forward for ASEAN SSE Partnerships
Conference Theme
"Navigating the Future: The Social and Solidarity Economy as a Driver of ASEAN Prosperity"
Speakers

Featured Speakers

Distinguished leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from across the region and the world.

Sec. Lope B. Santos III
Sec. Lope B. Santos III
Lead Convenor
Director General, National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC)
Philippines
Mayor Joy Belmonte
Hon. Ma. Josefina "Joy" Belmonte
Welcome Address
Mayor of Quezon City
Philippines
Ms. Aude Saldana
Ms. Aude Saldana
Panel Moderator
Secretary General, Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (GSEF)
International
Dr. Benjamin R. Quiñones Jr.
Dr. Benjamin R. Quiñones, Jr.
Panel Moderator
Founder, Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC)
Philippines
Mr. Young Kim
Mr. Young Kim
Co-Moderator
Executive Director, SSEGOV & Chair, GSEF Continental
South Korea
Prof. Carlo S. Sagun
Prof. Carlo S. Sagun
Speaker
President & CEO, Bayan Family of Foundations (BFF)
Philippines
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Organized by
National Anti-Poverty Commission

Contact & Inquiries

For questions about the conference, registration, or partnership opportunities, get in touch with the organizing secretariat.

Email sse-sdg@napc.gov.ph
Website napc.gov.ph
Address National Anti-Poverty Commission, Quezon City, Philippines

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Connect with government leaders, international experts, and development practitioners from across ASEAN and the world.

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