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Social economy refers to a specific way of doing business that combines three elements: working towards collective or interest, reinvesting profits and participatory governance. It is increasingly recognised as a driver of inclusive growth, impactful employment and resilient communities.

The actors...

The report is a flagship EU initiative that illustrates how contracting authorities across Europe have successfully integrated social criteria in procurement.

The report proposes a new SRPP framework built on 4 key indicators and applies it to 75 procurement procedures from 2023–2024, highlighting success factors, challenges, and relevant examples.

This guide maps existing labels tailored to, or available for, social economy entities. It highlights the diversity of labelling approaches and their potential to support the development of the social economy. Furthermore, it provides a practical checklist of key questions that policy makers and...