{"id":13382,"date":"2024-05-22T10:08:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T07:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/?p=13382"},"modified":"2024-12-14T17:30:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T15:30:53","slug":"global-social-economy-mapping-oecd-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/en\/global-social-economy-mapping-oecd-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Social Economy Mapping: OECD Study Reveals Crucial Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the Enterprising for Tomorrow 2024 social economy conference<\/a>, Amal Chevreau, a Policy Analyst from the OECD’s Center for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, presented key findings<\/strong> from the groundbreaking study “Mapping social and solidarity ecosystems around the world”. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mapping social and solidarity ecosystems around the world, OECD (2023)<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Released in 2023, this comprehensive research encompasses data from 34 countries,<\/strong> including Romania, offering a detailed look at legal frameworks, employment contributions,<\/strong> and sector impacts within the social economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OECD Study Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Share of employment in the SEE in the total employment varies across countries. The social and solidarity economy can account for a notable share of total employment in countries: France: 10.4%, Mexico: 10%
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  1. Organizational Structure: Associations dominate the social economy landscape<\/strong>, followed by cooperatives and foundations.<\/li>
  2. Enterprise Size: Most entities are micro or small-medium enterprises<\/strong>, typically employing fewer than 10 people.<\/li>
  3. Employment Impact: While countries like France show high employment rates <\/strong>in this sector, others such as Poland and Romania display more modest figures.<\/li>
  4. Resilience: The sector exhibits remarkable stability during economic crises.<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Gender Representation: Women comprise about 60% of the workforce <\/strong>in many countries, though this may reflect traditional gender roles in certain areas.<\/li>
  6. Diverse Activities: The social economy spans various sectors,<\/strong> including social services, health, education, culture, communication, and recreation.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    The social and solidarity economy holds lessons for the wider economy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Recommendations for Romania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Amal Chevreau outlined several strategies to bolster Romania’s social economy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Enhance entrepreneurial support through training and mentorship programs.<\/li>
    2. Foster collaboration among social enterprises, government bodies, and stakeholders.<\/li>
    3. Improve market access and consumer awareness, including via public procurement.<\/li>
    4. Prioritize data collection and impact measurement for informed decision-making.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The OECD pledges continued support to help Romania achieve these goals, offering tailored expertise and in-depth assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Chevreau’s presentation at the ADV Romania event underscored the social economy’s vital role and potential for growth,<\/strong> emphasizing the importance of leveraging international insights and support to strengthen this sector in Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u201cOECD stands ready to support Romania reach these goals through in-depth work and tailored expertise.\u201d
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      Amal Chevreau, Policy Analyst in the Unit on Social Economy and Innovation at the Center for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities, OECD <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Useful links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n