I am a Reader at the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University and I lead the Social Economy Research Group, focusing on researching inclusive economy practices.
I have studied political science and sociology at the University of Florence. I hold a Master Degree in Applied Social Research from the University of Manchester and a PhD in human geography from Durham University. My interest in social innovation and the social economy is threefold: understanding the contextual determinants of social enterprise development and performance; understanding the dynamics of local (and regional) economies; and the involvement of voluntary and community organisations in the delivery of public services.
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