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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. The organization takes action on a wide range of issues and provides a forum for its 193 Member States to express their views through the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, and other bodies and committees.

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This is why the private sector just came out in support of the social economy

The United Nations has recognized the social economy's impact on sustainable development but scaling solutions require the public and private sectors.

Alexandra van der Ploeg, Jonathan Wong, and Daniel Nowack 19 Sep 2023

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5 ways governments can unlock a more social economy

The social economy supports disadvantaged groups, drives sustainable development, and offers an alternative economic model. So, how can governments harness its potential?

Johanna Mair, Jonathan Wong, Precious Moloi-Motsepe, and Francois Bonnici 23 May 2022