The regional MySDG International Conference “Building Inclusive Communities through SDGs and Social and Solidarity Economy Initiatives ” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27-28 January 2024 showcased the landscape of social and solidarity economy actors that contribute towards localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strengthened the network of the social and solidarity economy actors and promoters in Asia-Pacific region. The conference, co-organized by MySDG Academy (All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia) and Asian Solidarity Economy Council (ASEC) brought together over 120 government officials, international organizations, activists, practitioners, community leaders from 15 countries in the region.
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Economy in Malaysia Mrs. Hanifah Hazar Taib opened the conference by reaffirming the government’s commitment and support towards the social and solidarity economy actors in accelerating progress towards localization of the SDGs and noted that social and solidarity economy actors can partner with the government to improve employment opportunities and extend critical services for vulnerable and marginalized groups.

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