A step forward for the social and solidarity economy in the Baix Llobregat – Ateneu

On January 30, 2025, the Ateneu Cooperativa del Baix Llobregat (ACBLL) held the first meeting of the 2024-2027 Strategic Council, a space for debate and planning that will define the course course for the coming years. This meeting, held at the Ateneo headquarters, at the Baix Llobregat County Council, It brought together both the promoters and participants and the technical team, in a working day and collective reflection.

A space for the definition of strategies and objectives

The Ateneu Cooperativa del Baix Llobregat is one of the key agents in promoting the social and solidarity economy (ESS) in the region. As part of the Cooperative Athenian Network of Catalonia (XAC), works to strengthen the cooperative fabric and foster a more inclusive, democratic and sustainable economy.

During the meeting, the formal presentation of the new ACBLL 24-27 was made, a period that is a new stage to consolidate and expand ESS initiatives in the territory. The participating entities shared visions and commitments to strengthen the role of the Ateneo as a reference space for co -operatives and the transformative economy in the Baix Llobregat.

Main objectives for the period 2024-2027

🔹 Strengthening of the cooperative fabric: promoting the creation and consolidation of new cooperatives and ESS projects.
🔹 Accompaniment and advice: To offer technical, legal and financial support to the social economic initiatives of the region.
🔹 Training and awareness: Promote knowledge about ESS through workshops, conferences and educational actions.
🔹 Strategic and responsible hiring: Encourage public and private procurement with social and environmental criteria.
🔹 Interbooperation and networking: Connect territory initiatives to generate shared synergies and opportunities.

These goals will be deployed through specific actions and collaborative strategies, always with the active participation of the entities and people who are part of the ESS ecosystem in the Baix Llobregat.

A collective project to transform the territory

The Ateneu Cooperativa del Baix Llobregat is not only a space for services and advice, but also a engine of social change and transformation. In this new period, work will continue to ensure that the ESS becomes a real alternative to the dominant economic model, putting people, cooperation and sustainability at the center.

This first meeting of the ACBLL 24-27 Strategic Council has been a key step in defining the lines of work and specific actions that will take place in the coming years.

Thank you for making it possible!

From the ACBLL we would like to thank all the entities, people and groups who have made this meeting possible. Without its involvement and commitment, it would not be possible to build a stronger, democratic and transformative cooperative fabric.

📢 We continue to work together to grow the social and solidarity economy in the Baix Llobregat!