Forcibly displaced people fleeing violent conflict and other forms of persecution find support from the social and solidarity economy (SSE) along their pathways, from their country of origin to asylum protection. The numbers are growing and new OECD work sheds light on how the specific values and characteristics of SSE entities provide high-quality responses to refugee needs and facilitate integration in host communities. The SSE can support access to rights, empowerment, social and labour market inclusion of refugees. Join this webinar with the UNHCR, SINGA and NESsT Poland to discover how the SSE plays a role in the steps along the way of refugee’s journey.

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THE SOCIAL AND SOLIDARITY
ECONOMY AS A PARTNER ALONG
THE REFUGEE JOURNEY
24 November 2023

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The social and solidarity economy (SSE): a
network of actors along the refugee journey
Social enterprises and
entrepreneurs
International NGOs
Local non-profits
Informal networks and
spontaneous forms of solidarity
Forcibly displaced
populations
Asylum seekers Refugees

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Participatory and
locally-rooted
governance
THE
SSE
VALUE
ADDED
Responsive
and
innovative
solutions
Holistic and
people-
centred
approach
SSE entities are, by definition,
driven by:
 societal objectives,
 values of solidarity and
primacy of people over
capital,
 democratic or participative
governance.
The value added of the SSE derives from its
intrinsic characteristics

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The SSE offers seamless support along the main
stages of the refugee journey

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Policy makers can benefit from a more
comprehensive understanding of the SSE…

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…To develop win-win solutions for refugees and
host communities

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THANK YOU
Irene Basile, Policy Analyst
irene.basile@oecd.org
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