In an increasingly interconnected world, the importance of collective action, solidarity, and community welfare cannot be overstated. These concepts underpin the foundations of strong social states, functioning economies, and effective policies that serve the interests of society. As someone with a background in Political Science and Policy Studies, these ideas have shaped my perspective and...

The research team at COSV’s Social Economy Unit has created Impact for Policy (I4P), a qualitative impact analysis and collaborative methodology included in COSV’s incubation and acceleration programs for Social and Solidarity Economy in young ecosystem countries, such as the MENA and Balkans regions. I4P helps forecast the potential impact of SSE models incubated and/or...