Cooperatives are considered an organizational alternative based on principles and values. These organizations seek the fulfillment of social and economic benefits for their members as well as for the community in which they develop. Their nature allows them to solve problems such as social and labor exclusion as well as environmental issues. However, although their benefits to society have been extensively studied, little is known about how these organizations contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The aim of this study is to analyze the way in which the social benefits generated by cooperatives contribute to the fulfillment of the SDGs in Mexico City. This qualitative study uses interviews and thematic analysis to identify and define the different social benefits generated by 134 cooperatives in Mexico City. These benefits were analyzed to identify whether they contribute to the fulfillment of the SDGs. The results stimulate the theoretical and empirical discussion about the role of cooperatives and their contribution to solving current social problems, as established by the United Nations. The article presented is of scientific interest and it is also relevant for the elaboration of public policies aimed at producing better results for these types of organizations.
L’entrepreneuriat est un vaste domaine d’études pour les universitaires, en raison de sa relation étroite avec la génération de richesse, l’emploi et le bien-être. Pour cette raison, les gouvernements cherchent à potentialiser cette activité parmi les citoyens. D’autre part, les entrepreneurs font face à des défis et problèmes qui réduisent les avantages qu’ils peuvent générer dans leurs organisations ou dans la communauté en général. L’objectif de ce travail est de déterminer les défis de l’entreprenariat coopératif à Mexico, dans le but d’identifier les domaines d’opportunité afin de potentialiser cette activité. L’échantillon utilisé pour réaliser cette publication est constitué par 94 organisations (informelles) productives ayant participé dans un programme de promotion coopérative promu par le gouvernement local. Les résultats décrivent les différents aspects qui retardent la croissance des organisations coopératives à Mexico au cours de leurs premières années de vie.
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