Barcelona 2011 has been the Founding Congress of RIPESS Europe, taking a step forwards after Lima 1997, Quebec 2001, Dakar 2005 and Luxemburg 2009.

The solidarity-based economy networks in Europe have been eagerly awaiting this moment, aiming to share a convivial, participatory, democratic and constructive time.

The Congress was open to all solidarity-based economy networks – territorial networks or inter-sectorial platforms – both formal and informal –  at national, regional, inter-regional and European levels.