From 1 to 4 April 2025, the city of Seville, Spain, will host the sixth edition of the World Forum of Local Economic Development (WFLED). This edition will have an eminently territorial focus, highlighting the alliance of local governments with development agencies and other local actors.
The forum sessions are divided into three main themes: 1) The triple transition, decent work and social justice; 2) Territorial and global coalitions for financing sustainable local economic development; and 3) Caring local economies: instruments, policies, infrastructures, services, and people for territorial cohesion and balance.
Check the provisional program HERE
The main goals of the forum are:
- To create a space for dialogue and knowledge sharing
- To value local experiences and use them as a basis for building economic development models
- To consolidate an alliance that promotes local economic development, between committed governments, national and international organizations, and other relevant actors
- To be a platform that aligns local actions with the objectives and goals of the 2030 Agenda
Call for side events
Apply to organize a parallel event at the 6th World Forum of Local Economic Development! The deadline for submitting applications is 14th February 2025. Apply HERE
The VI Forum is open to political and technical representatives of national, regional and local governments, multilateral agencies, specialized civil society organizations and cooperation NGOs, companies and entities from the private sector and the social and solidarity economy, and other experts in the topics of interest.
Since registration opened, the 6th edition of the World Forum of Local Economic Development has received over 500 registrations from more than 75 countries.
Register HERE
Learn more: https://ledworldforum.org/vi-forum/