Under the 2020 Workshop organized by Fundación ONCE and CEPES
(Madrid, October 5, 2012.) - Juan Antonio Pedreño, president of the Spanish Business Confederation of Social Economy (CEPES), praised in the headquarters of the Economic and Social Council (CES), the "great contribution made "?"?by the Funds European Structural Social Economy during the period 2007-2013 ".Pedreño made "?"?these remarks in the context of Europe 2020 Workshop, under the slogan, "The Social Economy job engine generator in Spain through the Structural Funds 2014-2020", took place in yesterday, where he also affected "in the need for social economy continues to have a key role in the newStructural Funds currently negotiating tables "
At a time when Europe faces the challenge in 2020 to consolidate a sustainable, smart and inclusive, giving opportunities to all people, the Social Economy is configured as a key player at all levels (European, national , regional and local).
From the Social Economy Employers record was made "?"?of the ability of companies to generate sustainable employment and quality. This is reflected in the nearly 5,100 new businesses created in 2010, 2011 and first quarter of 2012 that have created almost 41,600 new jobs in these periods. Also revealed the impact of the social economy at the local level, where it is often the only existing business as well as the inclusion of excluded groups in the labor market, according to data provided by the sector disability, have totaled 50,000 in the period 2007-2013.
All this, according CEPES, is made "?"?possible by the personal involvement of employees in the business plan, it makes with other values "?"?such as democracy in making decisions, or the distribution of benefits collectively or compliance with the social order, these companies have flexibility to suit most unfavorable situations that other business models, contemplating the closure and the dismissal as a last resort.
Also during the ceremony, CEPES showed complete agreement withEuropean Commission to allocate structural funds to improve the competitiveness of SMEs, since this is a key factor in creating jobs, increasing investment in research, technological development and innovation in education, training and encouraging lifelong learning and strengthen environmental protection in promoting inclusionsocial, all areas in which the Social Economy companies have a long experience.
All development of the event can be viewed at the following link:http://core.enetres.net/CoreV1/Share/863690D2607511E098B669C2DFD7208501536
