While fair trade certifications are aimed to improve the socioeconomic conditions of small producers, no conclusive results exist about its effect. This study contributes with a holistic analysis of the effect of fair-trade certifications in Social and Solidarity Economy Organizations (SSEOs) of...

This study sought to trace the historical development of the conceptual construction of the social economy in Europe and the solidarity economy in Latin America (and in Brazil in particular), highlighting relevant convergences and divergences. Although they emerged in different contexts, both...

This study addresses the quantification of credit risk in solidarity economy entities, proposing a new methodology to redefine the concept of a "default" in the frequent situations of extreme class imbalances. The objective is to develop and evaluate credit scoring models that enhance risk...

Work Integrated Social Enterprises (WISEs) have emerged as a powerful and dynamic force in redefining the established norms while enhancing sustainability, promoting integration and nurturing more inclusive working societies by addressing employment barriers for marginalized groups. Using data...

This study sought to trace the historical development of the conceptual construction of the social economy in Europe and the solidarity economy in Latin America (and in Brazil in particular), highlighting relevant convergences and divergences. Although they emerged in different contexts, both...

This study addresses the growing interest in the social impact assessment of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Using the benefit (value) transfer approach, this study seeks to demonstrate how the social return on investment (SROI) of a CSR inclusion initiative promoting...

The popular and solidarity economy (PSE) plays a vital role in the economic and social development of Ecuador, fostering inclusion, employment, and the sustainability of local economies. This study aims to develop an index that assesses the sustainability levels of PSE organizations in Ecuador...

A unique feature of crowdfunding is that it relies on numerous individuals contributing financially to the project, which sets it apart from traditional financing channels. Unlike banks, where funding decisions are subject to strict prudential criteria and the creditworthiness of the borrowing...

This study explores the feasibility of micro-enterprise cluster applications in online-to-offline service platforms to better understand the impact of social innovations and information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities in the digital age. We tried to discover the factors that...

The global economy has undergone a digital transformation that is now essential for sustainable business success, with COVID-19 significantly accelerating this trend. Organizations have been compelled to adopt digital technologies to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding market. In...

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Austria. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Portugal. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Romania. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Slovakia. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Sweden. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Germany. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Belgium. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Italy. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.

This report documents the work done in the most recent annual update for Ireland. This work was carried out by the EUROMOD core development team, based at the JRC in Seville, in collaboration with the national team.