Reaching underserved groups through the social economy

At the OECD, we support the development of the social economy as a means to foster social inclusion and empowerment for vulnerable or underserved groups such as refugees, women, and youth.

Through national and regional reviews and thematic analysis, we help identify opportunities to strengthen initiatives that create jobs, offer meaningful employment, and build supportive networks within communities. By promoting community-centered approaches, we aim to enhance social cohesion, resilience, and civic engagement—ensuring that the social economy serves as a bridge to greater opportunity and participation for those who need it most.

23 November 2023 | WEBINAR

How can the social and solidarity economy help refugees along their journey?

As the number of forcibly displaced people and asylum seekers keeps growing around the world, new OECD work sheds light on how the specific values and characteristics of social and solidarity economy (SSE) entities provide high-quality responses to their needs and facilitate integration in host communities. The SSE can support access to rights, empowerment, social and labour market inclusion of refugees. This webinar with the UNHCR, SINGA and NESsT Poland discussed how the SSE plays a role in the steps along the way of refugee’s journey.