This Global Vision document was developed through a lengthy global consultation process coordinated by RIPESS (Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social http://purchasepropecia.net Solidarity Economy). The process included consultation on the continental level through gatherings, conference calls and electronic discussions. It was presented in draft form at the 5th Intercontinental Meeting of the Social Solidarity Economy in Manila in 2012 where over 100 people participated in an interactive dialogue. We see this as a living and ever evolving document that brings us closer to a common understanding throughout the of the social solidarity economy, including areas of agreement as well as differences.