The Cajasiete Chair of Social and Cooperative Economy (CESCO) is organizing this conference, which will be held in the Lecture Hall of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism on July 10, 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00.<\/p>\n
The conference \u201cSocial Economy, Municipalities, and University Transfer\u201d aims to highlight the role of the social economy as a tool for territorial development, social cohesion, innovation, and strengthening the local socioeconomic fabric. It is designed as a forum for dialogue between the University, public administrations, social economy entities, students, and stakeholders involved in municipal development in the Canary Islands.<\/p>\n
The event highlights the contribution of the social economy to job creation, democratic participation, sustainability, and territorial integration, which is especially relevant in the Canary Islands. Among its specific objectives is the presentation of the CESCO Chair's main lines of action for 2026 in the areas of research, training, knowledge transfer, and institutional collaboration.<\/p>\n
The relationship between the social economy and municipalities will also be analyzed, highlighting the role of cooperatives, associations, foundations, social enterprises, and other entities in the economic and social development of the local area. Within this framework, the conclusions of the project \u201cThe Social Economy in the Municipalities of the Canary Islands,\u201d aimed at diagnosing, raising awareness of, and strengthening its presence in the region, will be presented.<\/p>\n
The event will also highlight the progress made by the Anagos Network in 2026 regarding Community Participatory Budgeting (CPR) and cooperativism, emphasizing the importance of collaborative networks for promoting shared projects and strengthening local capacities. In addition, the students of the second edition of the Expert Certificate in Management of Social and Solidarity Economy Entities will be recognized, emphasizing the specialized training and professionalization of the sector.<\/p>\n
The CESCO Chair reaffirms its commitment to a University open to the territory and linked to the needs of the Canary Island municipalities.<\/p>\n
Academic Direction: C\u00e1ndido Rom\u00e1n Cervantes, Full Professor, Department of Business Administration and Economic History. Director of the Cajasiete Chair of Social and Collaborative Economy at the University of La Laguna.<\/p>\n
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all those who participate, after prior registration in the activity.<\/p>\n
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