Application for membership

Please fill in the form as completely as possible
For any queries, please contact: gsef@gsef-net.org / +82 (0)2 6953 7044
Upon submission of the application form, the Secretariat will respond within 5 working days

1. Membership Category

Please tick the membership category for which you are applying.

Full Membership

This membership category is open to local governments and social and solidarity economy networks as detailed below. A full member possesses the right to vote and is eligible to run for election.

Local Government Membership
is open to any local autonomous entity, government, and associations at both local and national level.
Social Economy Network Membership
is open to any regional, national, continental, and worldwide network working in various fields of SSE including supporting organizations and associations.

Associate Membership
is open to any local government or SSE organization wishing to actively participate in GSEF’s activities.

Honorary Membership
is given to an individual or an organization that has made a notable contribution to diverse SSE sectors and/or GSEF activities.

Partner

Partners include intergovernmental organizations, national governmental agencies, and civil society and private sector organizations working with GSEF in a broader sector including SSE and are appointed by the GSEF Steering Committee.

* If you or your organization wishes to be considered for Honorary Membership or to join as a Partner, please contact the GSEF Secretariat, for applications under these two categories have to be approved by GSEF's General Assembly and GSEF's Steering Committee respectively.

Please provide the following information required to calculate the amount of the membership fee.
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Country Name

Population

GDP per capita based on PPP (USD)

* Regarding the 'Population' section: If you are a local government, please indicate the population of your city. If you are an SSE network/enterprise/organization, please put the latest statistics of your country population.

2. Contact Details

General Information

Official Name (indicate acronym if applicable)

Address

Telephone No.

Fax No.

E-mail Address

Website

Leader of Executive Authority

Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.)

Position

Term of Office

Telephone No.

E-mail Address

Focal Point for Liaison with the GSEF Secretariat

Name (Dr./Mr./Ms.)

Position

Department/Division

Telephone No.

E-mail Address

Skype ID or Whatsapp N0.

3. Signatory

Electronic Signature

Position/Function

Date

Important notes:
* In cases of applications submitted by local governments, the signature of the mayor or of the appropriate delegation only is considered to be valid.
** In cases of applications submitted by SSE network/organization/social enterprises and others, the signature of the head of the organization/network/enterprise or of the appropriate delegation only is considered to be valid.

4. Other Questions

Please briefly describe the current status of your city/organization in relation with SSE. You may also provide us with more information such as legal status, governing rules, ongoing activities, and plans in terms of SSE.

How did you get to know GSEF?

What do you expect from joining GSEF?

How would you like to collaborate with GSEF?

Please list any other membership or network to which you are affiliated.

If any, please attach a recommendation letter from a current GSEF member.

Note: Membership applications are reviewed by the GSEF Secretariat and submitted for decision to the GSEF Steering Committee.

Please send your completed membership application form via this electronic form or by e-mail, post, or fax to the GSEF secretariat.