Growing inequalities, persistent unemployment and environmental imperatives have come to the fore as priority policy issues, even more so with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) can contribute to building more inclusive and sustainable economies and societies. The SSE has indeed proved to be a longstanding agent of inclusive growth. The main characteristic of the SSE is doing business differently, often through social innovation. Traditional SSE organisations and more recent forms, such as social enterprises, all share a common approach that puts people at the core of their mission and business model, while also paying attention to social and, often, environmental issues. Despite the increasingly recognised importance of the SSE, many countries still struggle to develop conducive ecosystems and to access good practices at the international level. This project will thus focus on two critical policy levers that can help unlock the potential of the SSE, namely legal frameworks and social impact measurement.
As part of the OECD and EU strategic objectives to promote inclusive, smart, resilient and sustainable growth, this project aims to:
The project will develop:
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Call for Tenders - Register at our OECD e-sourcing portalFor more information about the call for tenders and to apply, please register on the OECD e-Sourcing portal Bravo Solution before November 6th, 2020 2p.m. Paris time. The reference of the call for tenders is: RFQ 496. Interested candidates should register with the e-Sourcing portal in order to access the associated documents and further information. Instructions on how to register on the e-Sourcing portal can be found by accessing the “Supplier Guide” on the homepage. |
Further resourses linked to this project:
Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystems flyer
For general information about the Global Action, please contact socialeconomyandinnovation@oecd.org
This project is funded by the European Union
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