Samuel Barco

Samuel Barco

Senior Expert

International dimension of Social Economy and Social Economy Ecosystems

Samuel Barco is a senior researcher and consultant with more than 15 years of experience in political science research, extensive international experience in the field of social entrepreneurship development, where he has successfully completed assignments for the most relevant international actors (World Bank, European Social Fund, OECD, Corporación Andina de Fomento, etc.). He holds the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Political Science from UNED University (Spain) and a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Communication at the Computense University (Spain). He has been Senior Consultant and Vice-president of the International Consulting firm “Servicio de Conocimiento Asociado” (SPAIN) (2006-2012). Previously, from 2002 to 2006, Samuel designed and directed the Department of International Relations CEPES-Andalusia, the umbrella organization representing Social Economy in Andalusia. He is member of the board of REVES (European Network of Cities & Regions for the Social Economy), international advisor for several public bodies both local and international ones on social economy, social enterprises and social innovation. He is an international speaker/trainer/facilitator.

Working languages: Spanish, English, French and Italian