Digitalization has a significant impact on the social economy organizations, acting as a key driver of growth and success. This paper aims to explore the effects of digitalization on the social economy. We conducted a thorough systematic review of 40 articles using the PRISMA protocol, and we utilized NVivo software to classify and arrange the identified themes in the studies. Our study demonstrates that digital tools are essential, empowering social economy organizations to achieve their goals with greater confidence. We considered technologies such as Big Data that powerful tools for gaining deeper insights into social issues through advanced analytics, allowing organizations to target their interventions more effectively. Similarly, Artificial Intelligence (AI) contributes to the social economy by automating routine tasks and offering sophisticated solutions to complex social challenges. Another transformative digital tool is blockchain technology, which holds enormous potential to influence this kind of organization. Together, these technologies enable organizations to make informed decisions, enhance transparency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. At the end of this systematic literature review, we conclude by offering suggestions for further research.
Keywords: Digitalization, Social Economy, Nonprofit, Systematic Literature Review, Digital technologies
