About the SSE and SI ecosystems

Publié le 30 juillet 2025 - Mise à jour le 30 septembre 2025

Learn about the definitions, characteristics, stakeholders, the current state of play, as well as major opportunities and challenges of social and solidarity economy (SSE) and social innovation (SI) in order to better understand their respective ecosystems in France, Europe and beyond.

How to understand SSE in view of a plurality of definitions?

SSE is a hybrid concept. In France, the traditional vision of the sector is progressively widened by European and international perspectives.

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Explore the French national SSE ecosystem

Learn more on the SSE definition and institutional context in France, key numbers and main public policies in support for SSE.

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Map of France - Avise's support programme DLA

The place of SSE in the EU and international organisations

What are the characteristics of the SSE across the world? How is the sector integrated into institutional strategies?

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SI is a genuine fuel for SSE, bringing new ideas to meet social needs, increase the social well-being and create new relationships. Explore its definitions and current dynamics.

Discover the legal and operational framework that shapes the principles and means of action of French regions in favour of SI!

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Soutien des Régions françaises à l'IS - chronologie graphique

At national level, numerous initiatives express support for the development of SI, in order to increase its recognition and access to funding.

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Contexte national - diapo 1

SI has been integrated into the EU strategy and budget. Numerous initiatives and interactive plateforms are also being developed.

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European Funds for SSE and SI

Managed jointly by the European Commission and EU Member States, European Structural and Investment Funds account for 70% of EU funds.

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Transnational SSE and SI networks

Numerous networks federate SSE and SI actors across Europe and beyond. Discover the mapping of these networks produced by Avise.

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Thématiques

Accompagnement des entreprises de l'ESS

Innovation sociale

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