Social business initiative (SBI) follow up: Co-operation between social economy enterprises and traditional enterprises

This study’s objectives are to analyse business co-operation between social economy enterprises and traditional enterprises and provide validated recommendations to further support such co-operation. The study investigated the different patterns of co-operation, explored 16 specific aspects in greater detail and identified best practice in Member States and at enterprise level. The study also compared European trends with those in selected third countries and developed a model to evaluate

the social impact and improve specific co-operations. The study argues that co-operation between SEEs and traditional enterprises will increase in importance and have a greater positive impact as social and economic circumstances change. The findings can help European policy makers devise more effective supporting measures to unleash the full potential of co-operation between SEEs and traditional enterprises.