This year the Academy will have a special focus on the Social and Solidarity Economy Organizations (SSEOs) added value in terms of inclusivity and sustainability and the role that the SSE can play in the debate of the post-2015 development agenda.

The main objective will be to generate a better understanding of the concept of SSE and its possible contribution to inclusive and sustainable development.

At the end of the academy, the participants will:
• Have a better understanding of the areas in which the Social and Solidarity Economy can be applied and implemented successfully such as employment creation and preservation, social protection, social dialogue, green jobs, legal and policy frameworks, informal economy and local economic development.
• Have been acquainted with a multitude of social and solidarity experiences, strategies and tools from around the world, with a particular emphasis on South-South and triangular cooperation.

To enrol in the Academy, please register on-line at the address: http://intranetp.itcilo.org/STF/A957031/en

For further information please write directly to us at: socialeconomy@itcilo.org