Anseong Mayor Kim Bora to Visit France and Germany for Social Solidarity Economy Cooperation Talks

The city of Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, announced on October 21 that Mayor Kim Bora, in her capacity as the chairperson of the National Social Solidarity Economy Local Government Council, will visit Bordeaux, France, and Berlin, Germany, from October 26 to November 6 to engage in diplomatic activities for the social solidarity economy.

Kim Bora, mayor of Anseong, is giving a greeting at the inauguration ceremony of the 7th term of the National Social Solidarity Economy Local Government Council. Mayor Kim and other local government representatives are scheduled to participate in the Global Social Economy Forum held in Bordeaux, France, to discuss cooperation plans for the social solidarity economy. Provided by Anseong City

The social solidarity economy is a global agenda aimed at community revitalization, regional circular economy, and social integration for sustainable development. Since 2021, the National Social Solidarity Economy Local Government Council has served as the chair organization for the Asian continent within the Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF).

This visit to France is being made at the official invitation of the city of Bordeaux, which is hosting the GSEF Forum. The forum will be attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, major social solidarity economy networks in France, as well as ministers and heads of local governments from around the world.

During the visit, Mayor Kim and her delegation plan to interact with central and local governments from various countries and introduce Anseong’s social solidarity economy policies on the international stage.

Afterward, the delegation will visit Berlin, Germany, a leading city in eco-friendly energy, to establish policy directions for RE100 and adopt best practices.

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