Third World Forum
of Local Economic Development

The 4th World Forum of Local Economic Development will be held in Praia, Cabo Verde, from 17 – 20 October 2017.
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Local Economic Development: A Means to Address Post-2015 Development Agenda Challenges

The 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development will take place in Turin (Italy) from 13 to 16 October 2015. The event is organized by the Municipality and Metropolitan city of Turin, the global network of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and its Committee on Local Economic Development, through the Andalusian Fund of Municipalities for International Solidarity (FAMSI), the Organization of United Regions (ORU FOGAR), the Brazilian Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises (SEBRAE), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Considering the new post 2015 agenda, which will define the development framework of the next 15 years, Local Economic Development (LED) is suggested as a tool for implementing the future agenda at the local level and advises a reviewed global economic governance structure. LED, understood as a strategically planned, locally driven partnership approach which could enable employment growth, poverty reduction and quality of life through improved local economic governance, is a tool that can further strive for a more inclusive and equal development by including all territorial actors representing private, public and civil society sectors.

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Oct 20 2015

Final Declaration of the Third World Forum of Local Economic Development The final declaration of the Third World Forum of Local Economic Development has been finalized after a very intense gathering which involved almost 2000 participants coming from 130 different countries. This document reflects the debates, exchange of experiences and the sharing of good practices which have been characterizing the works of the Forum, with the aim…

Sep 14 2015

Concept Note of the 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development The final version of the Concept Note of the 3rd World Forum of Local Economic Development has been finalized.  The document, which went through a very comprehensive review process, integrates the comments and suggestions received from the members of the Executive and Scientific Committees. The Concept Note intends to be a live document, ready to be…

Jul 22 2015

Meeting of the Executive Committee, Turin 15th -16th July 2015 The members of the Executive Committee (EC) of the 3rd World Forum of LED gathered as part of their ongoing preparatory meetings leading up to the celebration of the Forum on the 13th -16th October 2015 in Turin, Italy. The meeting, organized by the Municipality and Metropolitan City of Turin, was held in Turin on…

May 29 2015

Outcomes of the Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Territorial Economic Development The Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Territorial Economic Development took place in Quito, Ecuador, from the 18th to the 19th of May 2015. The aim of this event was to facilitate the dialogue and the exchange of successful experiences on Territorial Economic Development (TED) between local, national and international actors, tackling in particular the…

May 20 2015

The Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Territorial Economic Development , Quito 18th-19th May 2015 On May 18-19, 2015, the City of Quito in Ecuador will host the Latin American and Caribbean Forum on Territorial Economic Development. The event is open to all development actors who wish to share their experiences and participate in the discussion about Local Economic Development as a tool for addressing Post-2015 Development Agenda challenges at…

Apr 25 2015

The 3rd World Forum on Local Economic Development presented in New York and Washington The Mayor of Turin, Mr. Piero Fassino, met with representatives of the World Bank in Washington and with the UN Secretary-General in New York during his visit in the United States from 6 to 9 December 2014. These meetings were the occasion to officially present the “3rd World Forum on Local Economic Development” which will…

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