The University Research Institute in Social Economy, Cooperativism and Entrepreneurship (IUDESCOOP) is a specialized research center of the University of Valencia dedicated to the theoretical and practical study of the social and cooperative economy. Its core mission is to foster knowledge within this field by collaborating closely with public administrations as well as cooperative organizations to provide expert scientific and technical advice.
According to its internal regulations, the institute focuses its academic efforts on promoting cutting-edge research lines, organizing doctoral programs and specialized seminars, and developing tailored training materials. To disseminate these insights, it actively leads the Center for European Information and Documentation on Public, Social, and Cooperative Economy (CIDEC), while driving the publication of high-quality studies in prestigious national and international scientific journals.
Finally, IUDESCOOP serves as a global networking hub by establishing permanent ties and coordinating projects with other universities and research institutions worldwide. Most notably, it maintains a close strategic alliance with both the international and Spanish branches of CIRIEC, collaborating on the publication of their benchmark scientific journals to further advance the development of the social economy.