Community Development Banking List
12-19-2008, 12:46 PM
Original message from: dapfel@cdcu.coop
U.S. Solidarity Economy Network Announces
Forum on the Solidarity Economy: Building Another World
March 19-22, 2009 * Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst
Co-convened with:
Universidad de los Andes (Venezuela) &
RIPESS-NA (Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social
Solidarity Economy North America)
An Historic Opening
The current economic crisis offers us an historic opening to advance a
new framework for economic development. We have an opportunity to push
for a fundamental transformation in our economic and social system, one
that puts people and planet before private profits and power.
This four day conference will include an inspiring range of solidarity
economy tours, workshops, plenaries and cultural events. We invite
solidarity economy practitioners and resource organizations, social
movement activists, workers, academics, students, researchers, cultural
workers, journalists and other fellow travelers, to come and be part of
the growing global movement to build the solidarity economy.
What is the solidarity economy?
The Solidarity Economy (SE) is an alternative framework for economic
development that is grounded in principles of solidarity, equity in all
dimensions, participatory democracy, sustainability and pluralism. The
solidarity economy framework seeks transformation rather than band-aid
solutions, yet rejects one-size-fits-all blueprints. It isn't abstract
theory or utopianism. The framework plans to pulls together and builds
upon the many elements of the solidarity economy that already exist.
Other elements have yet to be realized or even imagined, and the journey
of creation is ongoing.
The Solidarity Economy & CDFIs
USSEN recently joined the CDFI Coalition in supporting the Community
Development Stimulus Program because of our belief that the work CDFIs
are doing every day is essential in building a more just, equitable, and
sustainable economic system. We encourage CDFIs to consider attending
the conference and submitting a proposal to present a workshop or
organize a panel.
Join us!
The time to advance real solutions, built on real experiences and
successes is now. Another world is possible and necessary. Join the
movement and together, we can build upon the foundation that already
exists to make that 'other world' a reality!
To Register & For More Information:
Visit http://www.ussen.org ('http://www.ussen.org') <http://www.ussen.org/> ('http://www.ussen.org/>') and click on the
link for the conference (on the right) for a registration form -- Online
registration will be available soon.
Or contact: Emily Kawano, Coordinator, U.S. Solidarity Economy Network,
(413) 545-0743, emily@populareconomics.org
<mailto:emily@populareconomics.org>
U.S. Solidarity Economy Network Announces
Forum on the Solidarity Economy: Building Another World
March 19-22, 2009 * Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst
Co-convened with:
Universidad de los Andes (Venezuela) &
RIPESS-NA (Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social
Solidarity Economy North America)
An Historic Opening
The current economic crisis offers us an historic opening to advance a
new framework for economic development. We have an opportunity to push
for a fundamental transformation in our economic and social system, one
that puts people and planet before private profits and power.
This four day conference will include an inspiring range of solidarity
economy tours, workshops, plenaries and cultural events. We invite
solidarity economy practitioners and resource organizations, social
movement activists, workers, academics, students, researchers, cultural
workers, journalists and other fellow travelers, to come and be part of
the growing global movement to build the solidarity economy.
What is the solidarity economy?
The Solidarity Economy (SE) is an alternative framework for economic
development that is grounded in principles of solidarity, equity in all
dimensions, participatory democracy, sustainability and pluralism. The
solidarity economy framework seeks transformation rather than band-aid
solutions, yet rejects one-size-fits-all blueprints. It isn't abstract
theory or utopianism. The framework plans to pulls together and builds
upon the many elements of the solidarity economy that already exist.
Other elements have yet to be realized or even imagined, and the journey
of creation is ongoing.
The Solidarity Economy & CDFIs
USSEN recently joined the CDFI Coalition in supporting the Community
Development Stimulus Program because of our belief that the work CDFIs
are doing every day is essential in building a more just, equitable, and
sustainable economic system. We encourage CDFIs to consider attending
the conference and submitting a proposal to present a workshop or
organize a panel.
Join us!
The time to advance real solutions, built on real experiences and
successes is now. Another world is possible and necessary. Join the
movement and together, we can build upon the foundation that already
exists to make that 'other world' a reality!
To Register & For More Information:
Visit http://www.ussen.org ('http://www.ussen.org') <http://www.ussen.org/> ('http://www.ussen.org/>') and click on the
link for the conference (on the right) for a registration form -- Online
registration will be available soon.
Or contact: Emily Kawano, Coordinator, U.S. Solidarity Economy Network,
(413) 545-0743, emily@populareconomics.org
<mailto:emily@populareconomics.org>