The episode examines the movement for the Solidarity, Social and Cooperative Economy in Greece, as well as the relevant institutional and legal framework. It considers whether those who use the term social entrepreneurship mean something different from those who refer to the social economy.

It also explores why Greece’s third sector of the economy—the Social Economy—lags behind that of other European countries and what needs to change. The discussion asks whether the Social Economy should be treated as a driver of national reconstruction and self-sufficiency, and how this could be achieved.

Finally, it considers whether there is a mismatch between what has been formally established as the Social Economy and the wider public that is aware of and interested in it, as illustrated by the “paradox” of the high number of visitors to enallaktikos.gr.

Listen to the episode here.