Towards the transformative social economy: Proposal of a system of indicators for cooperative social entrepreneurship

Abstract

This paper presents the process of elaboration of a system of indicators designed for and by the social entrepreneurs of the Koopfabrika program in the territory of Gipuzkoa (Basque Country) and the results obtained. This tool, developed through Participatory Action Research methodologies, aims to facilitate the establishment of objectives, criteria and measurement indicators so as to enable new social enterpreneurs in the territory to move towards more transformative forms of social economy. The theoretical approach of this study is mainly framed within the field of Social and Solidarity Economy, more specifically within the Behavioral Theories developed by Dennis Young which gave rise to the concept of social entrepreneurship. The paper aims to provide new knowledge and new perspectives on the motivational logics of social entrepreneurs.