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Spain, a global leader in promoting the social economy

International

Spain and the social economy: A leading role on the global stage

To speak of Spain's role in promoting the social economy is to speak of a well-established track record: pioneering laws, national strategies, European alliances and international agreements. A virtuous circle in which the local feeds the global, and the global reinforces the local. 
Occupation and social economy

Employment

The social economy and job opportunities: the cooperatives that are transforming employment

“Social economy” isn’t a buzzword: it’s a practice that opens doors. When we talk about the job opportunities generated by the social economy, we are talking about cooperatives and social enterprises that foster inclusion, leading to stable employment, improving the quality of employment and supporting regions that seemed to have no future. 
Students in a Spanish university taking part in a postgraduate programme on social economy

Universities

The social economy in universities: the academic boom in Spain

Over the past five years, the social economy in universities has gone from being a complementary line of study to becoming a central point of higher education in Spain. 
Rural Spain

Rural Spain

The social economy: a beacon for hope for rural Spain

From the disappearance of essential services like schools and health centers to the shortage of basic infrastructure like high-speed internet access, the consequences of depopulation in rural Spain are devastating and demand solutions.
Mental health

Mental health

Community mental health: the key role of cooperatives and the social economy

Cooperatives and social economy entities are transforming mental healthcare using a community approach. 
The ageing of the population: a challenge for the healthcare system

Seniors

The ageing of the population: a challenge for the healthcare system

The demographic change being experienced by the country will cause a considerable rise in the demand for healthcare services, particularly regarding the management of many simultaneous chronic diseases.
Support for dependency

Support for dependency

The social economy, a basic pillar in dependency care

With the ageing of the population, the amount of people with dependency is on the rise in Spain and the cooperatives are playing a key role in their care. 
La economía social en Bélgica, un modelo consolidado y en evolución.

The Social Economy around the world

The Belgian Social Economy: a consolidated, evolving model

Social economy companies have been deep-rooted in the Belgian economic and social fabric since their emergence in the 19th century. This model has become consolidated as a keystone of sustainable development, inclusion and social cohesion in the country.  

 

Social Economy: a driver ofchange for a sustainable future

The social economy is transforming the way employment and wealth are generated. This model, based on cooperation, equity, and the common good, includes cooperatives, associations, foundations, and social enterprises that seek a positive impact beyond economic profit. From fair trade to sustainable production, more and more initiatives are proving that business can be conducted responsibly.

This approach aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as it promotes inclusion, decent work, and sustainable development. In key sectors such as education, energy, and healthcare, social economy entities are providing innovative and accessible solutions. A notable example is health cooperatives, which ensure patient-centred medical care, encourage active participation from their members, and provide accessible, high-quality services.

En España, el crecimiento de la economía social refleja un cambio de mentalidad: cada vez más personas y empresas apuestan por modelos más éticos y sostenibles. Con el apoyo de políticas públicas y el compromiso ciudadano, este modelo sigue ganando terreno como una alternativa sólida para un desarrollo más justo y equilibrado.

 

 

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