Resources
This resource library brings together key publications, tools, and learning materials supporting the development of the social economy across Europe.
Green paper on social economy in the western Balkans
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
A map of social economy in tourism
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
Applying the doughnut model as compass to maximise the social economy contribution to the twin transition
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2024
Policy report: youth employment support services and advancing green job opportunities
- Type: Policy
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2023
Pathways for development of social economy ecosystem in Lithuania: building on European experiences
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2023
Peer learning partnership outcome report: SSE internationalisation for more resilient ecosystems
- Type: Peer learning report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
The role of social economy in sustaining peace
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
Social and green economies in the MENA region: through sustainability, public policies and SDGs
- Type: Working paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
Bridging practices: the role of social economy in building peace
- Type: Article
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
Tourism: how social economy can make it more sustainable
- Type: Article
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
Gender equality and women empowerment in social economy enterprises: enablers and barriers
- Type: Working paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
Profiling the new young social entrepreneur
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2022
Youth social entrepreneurship competences profile
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Kit for start-up and management of social enterprises
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Kit for start-up and management of social enterprises – Belgium
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Digital inclusion of women from refugee and migrant backgrounds into the technology workforce
- Type: Guide/Handbook
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Preliminary study on the inclusion for digital empowerment for migrant women
- Type: Report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
IN4bte – case studies
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
The future of youth: what role for social economy
- Type: Article
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Empowering rural communities through social and solidarity economy: observations and case studies
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Social and solidarity economy towards the new European Bauhaus: observations and good practices
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Supporting youth social entrepreneurship in the western Balkans and Europe
- Type: Impact Report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
The social economy as a paradigm for the present and future of Europe: elements for an action plan
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2021
Internationalisation policies for SSE
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
Five tools for internationalisation assessment
- Type: Guide/Handbook
- Author: Diesis Network
SSE internationalisation for more resilient ecosystems
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
SILK project
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2020
Replication plan NEW TALENTS 4 EU project
- Type: Report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2020
How social enterprises contribute to sustainable food systems in Europe
- Type: Report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2017
CASYE European project (cultural and social youth entrepreneurship) : good practices IO1
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2020
Analysis of good practices proposal for actions and policies
- Type: Report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2016
The digital social economy – managing and leveraging platforms and blockchain for a people-centred digital transformation
- Type: Working paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2020
Social economy and social entrepreneurship: the role of social economy enterprises in supporting migrant entrepreneurs.
- Type: Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2020
Tourism as a development tool
- Type: Report
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 2020
Cultural and Social Youth Entrepreneurship: CASYE project
This document was developed in the framework of the project CASYE carried out by Diesis Network, with the collaboration of all the partners of the project. It is a background research on Cultural and Social Youth Enterpreneurship in selected EU Members States.
- Type: Research Paper
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 01/01/2020
IN4bte: CaseStudies
Information , consultation and participation rights,as a factor of success of the bussiness transfer to employees in SMEs. Case studies.
- Type: Good practices
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 01/06/2014
Digitalisation and social economy: whats new
- Type: Article
- Author: Melinda Kelemen
Empowering rural communities through social and solidarity economy: observations and case studies
The whole rural economy is a much more complex ecosystem of activities than farming and forestry. It’s about services; it’s about quality of life; it’s about creative economy and tourism. Rural areas provide a wide variety of flora and fauna and natural resources that can contribute to employment, economic growth and prosperity, preserving the environment and cultural heritage. Which supportive factors can help to overcome identified vicious circles in rural areas? How do social and solidarity economy (SSE) empower rural communities and unlock the potential of rural regions in Europe? The research investigates the potential contribution of SSE in empowering rural communities. After a literature review on the topic, the research focuses on analysing various case studies to reveal the path that social and solidarity economy can take to regenerate positive rurality based on sustainable, innovative and inclusive development.
- Type: Good practices, Research Paper
Applying the doughnut model as compass to maximise the social economy contribution to the twin transition
- Author: Diesis Network
- Published on: 20/03/2026
Green paper on social economy in the western Balkans
- Author: Institutional Organisation
ALLIANCE FOR A SAFE AND EQUAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Type: Article
- Author: Graciella Ehouly
- Published on: 01/11/2023
Social Economy Enterprises and Mainstream Business; crafting a Sustainable Future in Europe
- Type: Article
- Author: Marta Bruschi
- Published on: 01/10/2023
Promising Trends In Greening Social Economy Ecosystem
- Type: Article
- Author: Anastasia Costantini and Francesco De Rosa
- Published on: 01/07/2023
Follow-up to the resolution concerning decent work and the social and solidarity economy
This document contains the proposed strategy and action plan on decent work and the social and solidarity
economy to give effect to the conclusions adopted by the Conference at its 110th Session (2022)
- Type: Impact Report
- Author: International Labour Organization
- Published on: 29/09/2022
Youth Employment Support Services And Advancing Green Job Opportunities
- Type: Impact Report, Policy Paper
- Author: Anastasia Constantini and Fabiana Pompermaier
Edutainment Techniques And Digital Facilitation Tools
- Type: Article
- Author: WATTAJOB
ADVANCING GREEN JOBS OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Type: Article
- Author: Anastasia Costantini and Fabiana Pompermaier
- Published on: 01/05/2023
Food And Tourism
- Type: Article
- Author: Dora Catarina Caetano, Turismo de Portugal
Encyclopedia of the Social and Solidarity Economy
The Encyclopedia of the Social and Solidarity Economy is a comprehensive reference text that explores how the social and solidarity economy (SSE) plays a significant role in creating and developing economic activities in alternative ways. In contrast to processes involving commodification, commercialisation, bureaucratisation and corporatisation, the SSE reasserts the place of ethics, social well-being and democratic decision-making in economic activities and governance. The Encyclopedia broadens the knowledge base of diverse actors of the SSE, including practitioners, activists and policymakers.
- Type: Good practices, Research Paper, Guide/Handbook/Toolkit
- Author: A Collective Work of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on SSE (UNTFSSE)
- Published on: 25/04/2023
Rural women’s empowerment: Insights from Cyprus
- Type: Article
- Author: Christina Michael from Synthesis
- Published on: 01/03/2023