19/05/2010 n.75 - Social Enterprise in Europe: Governance Models

Abstract

One of the aspects least focused upon in studies of Social Enterprises is governance, which is  crucial when defining a type of governing system that could improve its efficiency and efficacy.  The need to consider both social and economic aims in the decision-making process furthermore  emphasizes the importance of: stakeholder participation, accountability, and transparency.  This paper explores governance through an in-depth analysis and comparison of the legislation of eleven European countries on social enterprises or social cooperatives. The countries included  are: Belgium, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Latvia  and the United Kingdom.

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