The Finance Sector and the Social and Solidarity Economy

The entry explains the contribution of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) to strengthening social control over the finance sector for sustainable development. It highlights the role of SSE in developing financing mechanisms for the socio-economic development of deprived areas and vulnerable groups of people. Read More

Financing the Social and Solidarity Economy

The entry presents a list of financial instruments organised according to five broad categories: social base, surpluses and assets, grants, debt, equity. Each group shortly defines financial mechanisms that are, at least in principle, available to SSE. Read More

A European Statute for Social and Solidarity-Based Enterprise

This paper explains why ad hoc legislation on social enterprises (SEs) is essential for the development of this unconventional form of business organization. It describes and compares existing models of SE regulation and discusses the key elements of a social enterprise's legal identity, with the aim of providing recommendations on the possible forms and content of an EU legal statute in this area. Read More