University of Alicante Launches Valencian Community's First Chair of Social Economy
The University of Alicante has inaugurated the Valencian Community's first Chair of Social Economy to advance research, education, and support for cooperative initiatives.
- • University of Alicante launches Valencian Community’s first Chair of Social Economy.
- • The chair will focus on research, education, and promotion of social economy.
- • An Observatory will monitor the cooperative sector’s impact.
- • Training programs will support students and entrepreneurs.
- • The chair provides technical and strategic assistance to cooperatives.
Key details
The University of Alicante has established the first Chair of Social Economy in the Valencian Community, supported by the regional government (Consell). Directed by Carmen Pastor Sempere, the chair aims to research, promote, and train in social economy, highlighting the critical role of cooperatives and social economy entities in sustainable and participatory development. A key initiative is the creation of an Observatory of Social Economy to monitor the cooperative sector locally and report on its socio-economic impact. The chair will also provide training programs and workshops for students and entrepreneurs, equipping them with practical skills for managing social economy projects. Furthermore, it seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of the social economy model through outreach activities and publications that encourage civic and business engagement. Additionally, the chair offers technical, legal, and strategic support to cooperatives and emerging initiatives to foster their growth, thus becoming a stable resource within the university and the broader community.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.