SEWF - Christchurch
The Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2017 was hosted in Christchurch by Ākina Foundation, bringing together global leaders in social enterprise. My role with British Council New Zealand and the Pacific was to coordinate our delegations from across Australasia and support their participation.
In addition to managing the logistics of delegates’ involvement, I organised a two-day international policy roundtable in partnership with UNESCAP. This side event created a rare opportunity for policymakers from the Pacific and beyond to exchange ideas and strategies on social enterprise and inclusive development.
The collaboration with UNESCAP elevated the conversation, linking grassroots practitioners to high-level policy dialogue. It helped cement the role of social enterprise as part of wider discussions on sustainable growth, both regionally and internationally.
