ESF+ towards a more Inclusive and Fairer Social Economy

The European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) will support investments in the social future of Europe from 2021 to 2027, as part of the next long-term EU budget. Social economy actors, including social investors and venture philanthropists, can play a key role in achieving several of the ESF+ objectives by providing capital and innovative approaches to different social issues. This fact is acknowledged by the European Commission, and thus, the ESF+ will dedicate part of its funds to the development of the social economy and the social investment ecosystem in the member states.