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Social and Solidarity Economy

Member of the sheep farmer cooperative "Pastorala" © Ion Buga / ILO

The social and solidarity economy (SSE) contributes to decent work, inclusive and sustainable economies, social justice and sustainable development.

News and articles

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to ILO standards
ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ms. Beate Andrees speaking at a podium

The 13th Labour Assembly concludes with a call to more effective social dialogue in addressing labour challenges, importance of adhering to ILO standards

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work
Participants at the 13th Labour Assembly in Turkiye

The 13th Labour Assembly Convenes, Addressing Türkiye's Labour Landscape, and Advocates for Social Dialogue and Decent Work

Publications

Study Report Business Case for Employer Supported Child Care in Egypt: Childcare Models for Scaling up

Study Report Business Case for Employer Supported Child Care in Egypt: Childcare Models for Scaling up

Providing Childcare for Workers Boosts their Productivity: Study Results

Providing Childcare for Workers Boosts their Productivity: Study Results

A Business Case for Employer Supported Child Care in Egypt: Case Studies

A Business Case for Employer Supported Child Care in Egypt: Case Studies

Key report

Decent work and the social and solidarity economy
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ILC.110/Report VI

Decent work and the social and solidarity economy

Projects

JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth

JEUN’ESS: Promotion of Social and Solidarity Economy and Creation of Decent Jobs for Tunisian Youth

Initiative on advancing the Guidelines concerning Statistics of Cooperatives

Initiative on advancing the Guidelines concerning Statistics of Cooperatives

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Cooperatives
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Cooperatives

Social finance
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Social finance