The SAFIR project on social economy in the Southern Neighbourhood, implemented by the Institut français over the past 4 years, held its closing conference in Paris. The project has supported more than 1000 young people in the region, including social entrepreneurs, incubators and civil society organizations. In Paris, 150  beneficiaries from 7 South countries met key players of the French ecosystem and exchanged ideas and best practices. A visit was also organized at the ‘Institut du Monde arabe’. Vive la jeunesse !