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Social and Solidarity Economy

Rural cooperative (supported by the ILO) gathering women from the district of Lahore, Pakistan. © Marcel Crozet / ILO

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

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ILO and Spain conclude project to enhance market access for Palestinian agricultural cooperatives
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ILO and Spain conclude project to enhance market access for Palestinian agricultural cooperatives

Dar El Ain: a solidarity initiative supporting women and ecotourism in northern Tunisia
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Dar El Ain: a solidarity initiative supporting women and ecotourism in northern Tunisia

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Most recent publications

Decent Work and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan: Twelve dialogues

Decent Work and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan: Twelve dialogues

Strengthening women’s cooperatives: The experience of SEWA Cooperative Federation

Strengthening women’s cooperatives: The experience of SEWA Cooperative Federation

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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

Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT)

Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT)

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