Building a Better World: The Contribution of Cooperatives and SSE Organizations to Decent Work and Sustainable Development

The ILO’s recognition of the social and solidarity economy (SSE), with an internationally accepted definition, pointed out its important role in achieving sustainable development goals, which aim at fostering inclusive economic growth, employment decent work for all, reducing inequalities. This article stresses essential cooperatives objectives work. It clarifies relationships among economy, corporate responsibility, responsible business conduct. shows why SSE, consists value- principle-driven/based units, is particularly relevant to improving accountability society. especially focuses on contribution SSE businesses using examples from different ILO reports a qualitative thematic approach. proposes some critical thoughts cooperative model recommendations reinforcing commitments achievement goals.