The Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy and the organisation FAIR have published a report calling for a rethink of financing systems to support the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) more effectively, particularly in emerging and developing countries.
The report, entitled Reweaving Finance for the Social and Solidarity Economy, analyses financial models aligned with principles such as democratic governance, local roots and the collective interest. According to its authors, the aim is to move beyond an approach focused solely on the ‘financing gap’ and to promote mechanisms tailored to the specific needs of SSE organisations.
The study forms part of international debates on development finance and highlights the growing recognition of the SSE as a key tool for promoting social justice, economic resilience and the ecological transition.
The research includes case studies from sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America, and examines forms of financial intermediation, participatory financing and circular capital models compatible with the values of the SSE.
The research includes case studies from sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America, and examines forms of financial intermediation, participatory financing and circular capital models that are compatible with the values of the social and solidarity economy.
The report’s authors argue that public institutions, international organisations and financial institutions should strengthen their cooperation with financial actors specialising in the social economy to build economic ecosystems that are “more inclusive and oriented towards the public interest”.
The study’s findings were presented and discussed during a dedicated roundtable held at the GSEF 2025 Global Forum in Bordeaux, which facilitated direct dialogue between professionals, international networks, public officials and financial institutions.
The report offers operational insights and strategic guidance to strengthen solidarity finance ecosystems, support their expansion and foster greater coordination between public, financial and SSE actors, in the context of the FfD4 process and beyond.
