WUSME in Beijing for the 5° Global Social Entrepreneur Ecology Forum

Beijing (CHINA) – On November 2 and 3, 2019, the fifth “Global Social Entrepreneurs Ecological Forum” with the theme of “bearing the mission of the times, leading the ecological growth” was held in Beijing.

Among the guests present at the opening ceremony, also the former UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon, who, during his speech, reiterated how the achievement of the goals set in the UN agenda for sustainable development are utmost important and urgent challenges in this historical period.

President Gian Franco Terenzi was invited to attend the forum as WUSME main Representative and distinguished speaker, reiterating the commitment of his Organization in support of Small and Medium Enterprises worldwide.  At the end of his speech, he stressed the importance of the forum and expressed the aspiration it will further strengthen and expand the role played by social entrepreneurs in all areas of economy and society. “It is important to value the commitment they undertake to build a better world, especially for new generations to come, a commitment not apart from environment protection”, said Mr. Terenzi. “As WUSME, we share this purpose and participate in promoting a global economy sustainable and respectful of human rights and labor, favorable to environment protection and fight against corruption, also by virtue of our association to the United Nations Global Compact.

“With a global vision, this project can generate multiple potentials for growth. As WUSME –he concluded- we are eager to support social entrepreneurship in a potential complementary role, supporting the expansion of this initiative worldwide”.

Photo No.1: A moment of the 5° Global Social Entrepreneurship Ecology Forum in Beijing

Photo No.2: WUSME President Gian Franco Terenzi with former UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon during the 5° Global Social Entrepreneurship Ecology Forum in Beijing

Photo N.3: A moment of the speech by WUSME President Gian Franco Terenzi