News

12th Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy - Plenary Session 2: SSE main trends in the different regions and recent development on SSE policies

29 November 2021

The second plenary session of the Academy took place on November 18th. It focused on the analysis of the main trends and recent developments of SSE policies in select regions of the world. The panel discussants were Mr. José Luis Coraggio (Latin America), Ms. Estelle Bacconier (EC, Europe) and Mr. Ben Quinones (ASEC-RIPESS, Asia). The participation of Mr. Sabelo Mbokazi (AUC, Africa) was cancelled shortly before the panel. TMs. Deolinda Maria Moreira Aparício Meira (CIRIEC-Portugal delegate in the International Scientific Council of CIRIEC) moderated the panel. Mr. Martin Gasser (ITC-ILO) facilitated and Mr. Roberto Di Meglio (ILO) closed the panel.

Publication

Financial mechanisms for innovative social and solidarity economy ecosystems: The case of Quebec

25 November 2021

This case study examines the financial mechanisms that support the social economy in Quebec, Canada. Quebec’s innovative social economy ecosystem is rooted in strong associative and cooperative traditions, well developed networks, and strong partnerships between the social economy and government.

Publication

Financial mechanisms for innovative social and solidarity economy ecosystems: The case of Ecuador

24 November 2021

This paper analyses the Ecuadorean SSE ecosystem, the main effects of the COVID-19 crisis and the role that the SSE may play in post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts. The final section presents the conclusions and recommendations to support and develop the sector, focusing on the policies necessary to promote a dynamic and consolidated SSE. Based on different values compared with those of conventional systems, the SSE represents one of the most promising alternatives not only for the development of the country but also for the creation of a model that promotes greater equality.

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ILO Americas participates at the XXII Virtual Regional Conference of Cooperatives of the Americas, November 5, 2021

15 November 2021

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ILO sheds light upon the role of cooperatives in the elimination of child labour at the Academy on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

29 October 2021

The two sessions organized in the framework of the Academy provided insights of the ILO’s work with cooperatives toward the elimination of child labour and presented practical cases of cooperatives that take action to combat child labour.

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Registration is now open for the 12th edition of the ILO Academy on Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE)

25 August 2021

The first ever virtual Academy on SSE will take place from 15 to 26 November 2021 in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish

Project

Strengthening Social and Solidarity Economy Knowledge Base

18 August 2021

The project aims to contribute towards creating an enabling legal and policy framework that could enhance the visibility and raise awareness about the contribution of SSE towards achieving inclusive and sustainable development and decent work.

International Day of Cooperatives

Statement by the ILO Deputy Director-General for Policy for the International Day of Cooperatives - 3 July 2021

03 July 2021

Around the pandemic cooperatives, and other social and solidarity economy institutions have stepped up to support their members and communities across sectors and regions. In moving forward beyond the pandemic, it will be important that cooperatives are also recognized as economic actors that need to benefit from the financial relief packages. Moreover, they need to be considered as critical partners for the longer term in building more resilient communities and strengthening local economies.

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ILO’s new training package on “The role of cooperatives in eliminating Child Labour” is now available

01 July 2021

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Validation workshops underway for study on trade union and cooperative partnerships in the informal economy

01 July 2021

A series of validation workshops are underway for the assessment on ‘Organizing workers in the informal economy of selected African and Latin American countries: The potential of trade union and cooperative partnerships’.