All news: social and solidarity economy

Annual Forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice

The human rights economy: Global Coalition partners highlight the role of the social and solidarity economy

Partners highlighted the social and solidarity economy (SSE) as a key driver of decent work, social justice and the human rights economy at a high-level event during the Global Coalition for Social Justice Annual Forum.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Yoshiteru Yoneoka, Director of Worker Cooperative Office, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators and other social and solidarity economy actors from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and...

Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank Forum

ILO highlights transformative power of the social and solidarity economy at a global forum in Spain

The ILO participated in the first Forum of the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank (ASETT), emphasizing the role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in contributing to decent work, social justice, and inclusive development. It...

PROSPECTS Impact

Empowered with ILO’s training, women farmers in Sudan expand cooperative and market opportunities

An ILO-supported initiative is equipping 1,000 displaced and host community women in White Nile State with practical agricultural skills, cooperative development training, and access to markets.

International Year of Cooperatives 2025

ILO strengthens cooperatives to tackle child labour in Nigeria’s cocoa and gold sectors

The ILO’s ACCEL Africa project held a Training of Trainers in Akure, Nigeria, to strengthen cooperatives in cocoa and artisanal gold mining communities across Ondo, Osun, and Niger States. Using ILO tools (Think.COOP, Start.COOP, My.COOP), the...

Mozambique and ILO spotlight Social and Solidarity Economy in national policy dialogue

A national workshop in Maputo opened space for reflection on the role of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Mozambique, highlighting its potential to contribute to employment, inclusion, and local development through public dialogue and...

Tunisia advances inclusive development through the social and solidarity economy

ILO and partners convened a National Social and Solidarity Economy Forum in Tunisia showcasing youth empowerment, multi-sector innovation, and a national dialogue on scaling the social and solidarity economy (SSE) for inclusive and sustainable...

ILO reaffirms support for advancing the social and solidarity economy in Africa

The ILO reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in Africa at a high-level roundtable in Nairobi, highlighting its collaboration with the African Union and other partners in support of inclusive, rights-based...

Care Economy

Unlocking the potential of care cooperatives in Sri Lanka

The Department of Cooperatives and ILO launch landmark initiative to advance the care economy in Sri Lanka through cooperative models. Key events and learning opportunities brought together stakeholders to explore how care cooperatives can drive...

ILO and partners advance statistical standards for cooperatives and the social and solidarity economy

Two Technical Working Groups (TWGs) led by the ILO on statistics on cooperatives and on the social and solidarity economy (SSE) begin shaping frameworks to improve visibility, comparability, and policy relevance of these statistics.

Press release

Jordan adopts key amendments to Cooperative Law with ILO support

Revised law enhances cooperative governance, promotes inclusion, and introduces new support mechanisms to boost the sector’s contribution to decent work and inclusive development.

UNTFSSE

United Nations Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy explores strategic alignment and sustainability amid global challenges

The 52nd meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) was held virtually on 13 May 2025, bringing together over 40 participants from more than 20 organizations to reflect on strategic...

Social and solidarity economy

ILO strengthens partnerships with the cooperative movement in Latin America and the Caribbean to promote decent work

The ILO reaffirmed its commitment to advance the role of cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE) in promoting decent work, the care economy, and sustainable development.

Palestinian cooperative leaders conclude study tour to Italy to advance inclusive economic development

The initiative aimed to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem in Palestine by learning from Italy’s long-standing experience in cooperative development and support post-conflict recovery

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Sang-Youn Lee, Professor of Sungkonghoe University

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

World Forum for Local Economic Development 2025

ILO champions social and solidarity economy for local transformation

The ILO highlighted the transformative role of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in fostering sustainable development, resilience, quality care services, youth employment, and financial inclusion at the VI World Forum for Local Economic...

Global Government Summit

The ILO reaffirms the social and solidarity economy as a key driver of social innovation

The ILO participated in the Summit, reaffirming the role of the social and solidarity economy in advancing social innovation, consistent with its tripartite mandate and relevant international resolutions.

Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators

Interview with Víctor Meseguer Sánchez, Deputy Director General of Abacus Cooperative

“Spotlight Interviews with Co-operators” is a series of interviews with co-operators from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work on cooperatives and the wider social and solidarity economy (SSE)....

Technical Working Groups on Cooperative and Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) Statistics launched

The ILO launched two Technical Working Groups on statistics of cooperatives and the broader Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). This is part of a wider collaborative initiative that aims to improve the visibility and impact of these entities,...

UNTFSSE welcomes African Union and Social Enterprise World Forum

The 51st regular meeting of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy (UNTFSSE) marked significant milestones in expanding global reach and fostering collaboration. With the inclusion of the African Union as member...