A Pathway to Success: Lessons from Norway’s Social Enterprise Sector

Webinar with Geir Ebbesen, project manager at Unikum AS social enterprise from Oslo, Norway. Unikum finds and offers opportunities to people who are outside the working world, through mapping, education, work training and qualification. Norway’s approach to building strong, sustainable social enterprises provides a model for organizations worldwide. Geir Ebbesen’s talk on “Pathways for Social
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How EEA and Norway grants contribute to the development of social enterprises and social economy in Romania: SEEDing project retrospective

The “SEEDing – Enterprising for Tomorrow” project, co-funded by EEA and Norway Grants, was a significant step towards increasing the competitiveness of social enterprises in Romania, focusing in particular on the ICT and green industry sectors. The project was implemented by “Alături de Voi” Foundation Romania (ADV Romania) in collaboration with organisations from Romania and
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Social innovation best practices: Study visit in Norway

In February, the ADV Romania team conducted a study visit to Norway as part of the project SEEDing – Enterprising for Tomorrow, co-financed by the EEA and Norway Grants. For four days, project partners and eight Romanian entrepreneurs from the circular economy and IT&C sectors had the opportunity to visit social enterprises, NGOs, and companies
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Urtzi Uribetxebarria Andres, Mondragon University: skills & trainings in the social economy sector

Urtzi Uribetxebarria Andres is Research Professor of the Dept.of Mechanics and Industrial Organization of Mondragon Unibertsitatea with Project Management Professional (PMP) ® MONDRAGON and baSE Project manager. He was one the speakers at the Enterprising for Tomorrow conference. Ideas and Insights from Urtzi Uribetxebarria Andres speech European Social Economy Impact: The project leader highlighted that there are approximately 3
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Enterprising for Tomorrow 2024 retrospective: Nearly 1,000 participants at the largest social economy conference in Romania!

The event took place in Iasi, Romania and brought together European leaders in the social economy, representatives of the European Commission and OECD, the Romanian Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity, social entrepreneurs, traditional entrepreneurs and private sector representatives, national and local authorities, highlighting the most important issues in this sector. The third edition of
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ADV Romania Announces Expansion of the Map of Social Enterprises Under the SEEDing Project

ADV Romania announces the expansion of the Map of Social Enterprises, a key component of the “SEEDing – Enterprising for Tomorrow” initiative, co-funded by EEA and Norway Grants. This strategic development within the SEEDing project marks a significant step towards mapping the social enterprise ecosystem across Europe and fostering bilateral cooperation. Expanding the Social Enterprise
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Community Enterprises: Pioneering Sustainable Development Across Europe

In an era where the social fabric of communities is under unprecedented stress, the concept of community enterprises (CEs) offers an anchor of hope. The Fostering Innovation in Community Led Enterprise Development (ComEnt) project, an initiative funded under the Erasmus+ Programme, has taken the lead in exploring this potential across Europe. This effort, spearheaded by
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BUYSOCIAL campaign reaches a large retail chain in Romania!

Good news for social enterprises in Romania! A promising dialogue ADV Romania had with a Romanian retail chain resulted in an agreement to list products in four stores in Iasi! The partnership aligns with sustainability goals, providing a platform to promote sustainable and socially responsible products. From 20 February Iasi residents will be able to
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Explore Social Impact with the Free Online Course in Community Enterprise Development

The ComEnt project introduces a transformative opportunity for social entrepreneurs: the “Community Enterprise Development: Theory and Skills” online course. Hosted on the project website and offered for free, this program aims to empower professionals to address socio-economic and environmental challenges through effective community enterprise models, particularly focusing on Ireland and Europe. Course Highlights: Understand the
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The impact of your purchases: a checklist for purchases that do not harm the environment

What is the impact of company purchases? Does is it help the environment? Here’s a checklist you can use to make environmentally conscious decisions: Check for Eco-friendly Certifications: Look for certifications such as Energy Star, Fair Trade, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), or others relevant to the product to ensure it meets certain environmental standards. Material
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