Documents

Full title: Benchmarking the socio-economic performance of the EU social economy. Improving the socio-economic knowledge of the proximity and social economy ecosystem  

This report summarises the findings of the project ‘Benchmarking the socio-economic performance of the EU social economy’. Across...

This document provides an overview of the building blocks for developing strategies to promote and support the social economy, based on the findings of workshops organised by the European Commission. The document highlights the importance of a clear vision, effective stakeholder involvement, robust...

This policy paper on social impact measurement for social enterprises was produced by the OECD and the European Commission. It presents the issues and ongoing debates surrounding social impact measurement and provides concrete examples of measurement methods. It highlights the concept of...

Social impact measurement and management is a particularly helpful practice for social economy entities to understand their contribution to society and potentially improve the achievement of their mission. Impact areas that are particularly important for the social economy, such as economic...